Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in Maryland
MS-DRG 451: Single level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$49,633typical hospital bill
$43,855typical amount paid
$39,500–$48,210range paid across 2 hospitals
Maryland hospitals billed Medicare a typical $49,633 for this stay in 2024, about 1.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Md St Joseph Medical Center | Towson | 12 | $44,947 | $39,500 | |
| The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore | 14 | $54,318 | $48,210 |
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.