Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Tennessee
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$219,672typical hospital bill
$28,653typical amount paid
$27,493–$29,813range paid across 2 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $219,672 for this stay in 2024, about 7.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkridge Medical Center | Chattanooga | 14 | $161,027 | $27,493 | |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville | 13 | $278,318 | $29,813 |
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.