Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in Ohio
MS-DRG 448: Multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$126,973typical hospital bill
$35,734typical amount paid
$32,770–$38,699range paid across 2 hospitals
Ohio hospitals billed Medicare a typical $126,973 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus | 12 | $127,620 | $32,770 | |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland | 20 | $126,326 | $38,699 |
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.