Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in Michigan
MS-DRG 448: Multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$115,352typical hospital bill
$34,431typical amount paid
$31,803–$39,158range paid across 4 hospitals
Michigan hospitals billed Medicare a typical $115,352 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Hospital, Troy | Troy | 19 | $113,150 | $31,803 | |
| Bronson Methodist Hospital | Kalamazoo | 18 | $56,438 | $32,606 | |
| Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak | Royal Oak | 16 | $117,554 | $36,256 | |
| Spectrum Health | Grand Rapids | 12 | $122,367 | $39,158 |
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.