Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Missouri
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$100,023typical hospital bill
$28,541typical amount paid
$27,896–$29,186range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $100,023 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Hospital Center | Columbia | 13 | $86,346 | $27,896 | |
| Cox Medical Centers | Springfield | 18 | $113,700 | $29,186 |
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.