Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in New York
MS-DRG 448: Multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$248,998typical hospital bill
$53,192typical amount paid
$46,675–$57,253range paid across 3 hospitals
New York hospitals billed Medicare a typical $248,998 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 York-Presbyterian Hospital | New York | 12 | $235,756 | $46,675 | |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York | 21 | $248,998 | $53,192 | |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals | New York | 17 | $402,751 | $57,253 |
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.