Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Nebraska
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$147,431typical hospital bill
$29,243typical amount paid
$26,669–$31,818range paid across 2 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $147,431 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Surgical Hospital LLC | Omaha | 12 | $142,624 | $26,669 | |
| Nebraska Spine Hospital, LLC | Omaha | 22 | $152,239 | $31,818 |
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.