Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in Oklahoma
MS-DRG 448: Multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$128,666typical hospital bill
$28,081typical amount paid
$27,259–$28,903range paid across 2 hospitals
Oklahoma hospitals billed Medicare a typical $128,666 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Spine Hospital | Oklahoma City | 14 | $119,355 | $27,259 | |
| Community Hospital, LLC | Oklahoma City | 12 | $137,978 | $28,903 |
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.