Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Ohio
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$87,364typical hospital bill
$32,322typical amount paid
$30,522–$43,145range paid across 4 hospitals
Ohio hospitals billed Medicare a typical $87,364 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Hospital | Cleveland | 14 | $78,385 | $30,522 | |
| Christ Hospital | Cincinnati | 14 | $109,769 | $32,130 | |
| Bethesda North | Cincinnati | 11 | $85,143 | $32,514 | |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | Cincinnati | 12 | $89,585 | $43,145 |
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.