Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) in Delaware
MS-DRG 460: Spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$108,129average hospital bill
$32,779average amount paid
One Delaware hospital reported enough Medicare stays of this kind in 2024 to be listed. It billed an average of $108,129, about 3.3 times what was actually paid. Compare other states.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 146 | $108,129 | $32,779 |
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.