Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) in New Mexico
MS-DRG 460: Spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$146,988typical hospital bill
$36,829typical amount paid
$31,225–$42,433range paid across 2 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $146,988 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 29 | $87,867 | $31,225 | |
| Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC | Las Cruces | 16 | $206,108 | $42,433 |
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.