Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in Washington
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$133,204typical hospital bill
$37,350typical amount paid
$37,185–$37,515range paid across 2 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $133,204 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland | 12 | $140,316 | $37,185 | |
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. | Spokane | 14 | $126,093 | $37,515 |
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.