Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$97,139typical hospital bill
$46,743typical amount paid
$36,578–$48,372range paid across 4 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $97,139 for this stay in 2024, about 2.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Baptist Hospital | Boston | 11 | $77,112 | $36,578 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 11 | $143,527 | $46,615 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 21 | $117,165 | $46,871 | |
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston | 11 | $74,077 | $48,372 |
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.