Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 448: Multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$117,221typical hospital bill
$48,954typical amount paid
$45,631–$49,294range paid across 3 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $117,221 for this stay in 2024, about 2.4 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Baptist Hospital | Boston | 16 | $107,324 | $45,631 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 11 | $147,291 | $48,954 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 12 | $117,221 | $49,294 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.