Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 451: Single level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$116,154typical hospital bill
$38,478typical amount paid
$37,341–$39,616range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $116,154 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 19 | $116,607 | $37,341 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 11 | $115,701 | $39,616 |
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.