Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) in Nebraska
MS-DRG 460: Spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$114,234typical hospital bill
$27,880typical amount paid
$24,199–$33,873range paid across 6 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $114,234 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Surgical Hospital LLC | Omaha | 63 | $111,932 | $24,199 | |
| Nebraska Spine Hospital, LLC | Omaha | 18 | $189,473 | $24,219 | |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 12 | $67,880 | $27,486 | |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 32 | $106,147 | $28,274 | |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 11 | $176,080 | $33,819 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 36 | $116,537 | $33,873 |
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.