Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Louisiana
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$113,856typical hospital bill
$24,400typical amount paid
$24,238–$24,561range paid across 2 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $113,856 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avala | Covington | 15 | $134,914 | $24,238 | |
| Specialists Hospital Shreveport | Shreveport | 21 | $92,798 | $24,561 |
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.