Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 451: Single level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$169,097typical hospital bill
$25,300typical amount paid
$23,911–$26,690range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $169,097 for this stay in 2024, about 6.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 12 | $191,837 | $23,911 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 11 | $146,358 | $26,690 |
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.