Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Minnesota
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$90,090typical hospital bill
$36,022typical amount paid
$30,686–$38,112range paid across 3 hospitals
Minnesota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $90,090 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | 15 | $90,090 | $30,686 | |
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital | Woodbury | 13 | $117,627 | $36,022 | |
| Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital | Saint Cloud | 11 | $72,780 | $38,112 |
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.