Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) in North Dakota
MS-DRG 460: Spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$115,982typical hospital bill
$30,291typical amount paid
$26,199–$34,383range paid across 2 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $115,982 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health | Fargo | 11 | $84,012 | $26,199 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 19 | $147,952 | $34,383 |
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.