Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) in Nevada
MS-DRG 460: Spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$218,123typical hospital bill
$35,388typical amount paid
$32,581–$38,129range paid across 4 hospitals
Nevada hospitals billed Medicare a typical $218,123 for this stay in 2024, about 6.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renown Regional Medical Center | Reno | 34 | $125,218 | $32,581 | |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center | Carson City | 16 | $84,199 | $34,902 | |
| Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center | Las Vegas | 12 | $311,028 | $35,875 | |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center | Las Vegas | 13 | $425,174 | $38,129 |
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.