Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Indiana
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$287,916typical hospital bill
$33,869typical amount paid
$29,761–$37,978range paid across 2 hospitals
Indiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $287,916 for this stay in 2024, about 8.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Health - Porter | Valparaiso | 11 | $391,109 | $29,761 | |
| Ascension St Vincent Hospital | Indianapolis | 21 | $184,722 | $37,978 |
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.