Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Utah
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$87,918typical hospital bill
$31,429typical amount paid
$30,725–$32,134range paid across 2 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $87,918 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital | Ogden | 11 | $93,701 | $30,725 | |
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 11 | $82,136 | $32,134 |
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.