Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in Indiana
MS-DRG 451: Single level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$115,207typical hospital bill
$25,921typical amount paid
$24,018–$27,823range paid across 2 hospitals
Indiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $115,207 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville | 13 | $68,250 | $24,018 | |
| Ascension St Vincent Hospital | Indianapolis | 11 | $162,165 | $27,823 |
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.