Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Oklahoma
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$111,471typical hospital bill
$26,613typical amount paid
$26,000–$31,990range paid across 4 hospitals
Oklahoma hospitals billed Medicare a typical $111,471 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBride Orthopedic Hospital | Oklahoma City | 13 | $87,283 | $26,000 | |
| Community Hospital, LLC | Oklahoma City | 17 | $169,866 | $26,364 | |
| Oklahoma Spine Hospital | Oklahoma City | 32 | $116,300 | $26,861 | |
| Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City | 18 | $106,642 | $31,990 |
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.