Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Arizona
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$190,479typical hospital bill
$32,223typical amount paid
$29,186–$39,800range paid across 3 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $190,479 for this stay in 2024, about 5.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Orthopedic and Surgical Specialty Hospital | Phoenix | 16 | $190,479 | $29,186 | |
| Tucson Medical Center | Tucson | 12 | $97,053 | $32,223 | |
| St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix | 11 | $216,333 | $39,800 |
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.