Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in Minnesota
MS-DRG 451: Single level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$78,913typical hospital bill
$30,189typical amount paid
$24,254–$36,125range paid across 2 hospitals
Minnesota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $78,913 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | 11 | $65,700 | $24,254 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | 17 | $92,125 | $36,125 |
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.