Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in Illinois
MS-DRG 451: Single level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$109,892typical hospital bill
$23,207typical amount paid
$22,599–$40,435range paid across 3 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $109,892 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Hospital | Naperville | 11 | $174,171 | $22,599 | |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital | Elmhurst | 16 | $108,395 | $23,207 | |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago | 19 | $109,892 | $40,435 |
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.