Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Virginia
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$117,335typical hospital bill
$35,484typical amount paid
$30,046–$45,418range paid across 4 hospitals
Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $117,335 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Hospital Center | Arlington | 12 | $143,783 | $30,046 | |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach | 12 | $90,887 | $31,090 | |
| Winchester Medical Center | Winchester | 15 | $80,735 | $39,878 | |
| Reston Hospital Center | Reston | 13 | $267,362 | $45,418 |
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.