Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Alabama
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$138,820typical hospital bill
$27,222typical amount paid
$27,019–$27,424range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $138,820 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital | Phenix City | 18 | $68,640 | $27,019 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 22 | $209,000 | $27,424 |
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.