Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Kansas
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$111,288typical hospital bill
$29,905typical amount paid
$25,170–$34,640range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $111,288 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, LLC | Wichita | 19 | $75,249 | $25,170 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 13 | $147,326 | $34,640 |
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.