Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) in Oregon
MS-DRG 460: Spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$132,004typical hospital bill
$37,896typical amount paid
$32,947–$48,057range paid across 4 hospitals
Oregon hospitals billed Medicare a typical $132,004 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland | 24 | $109,189 | $32,947 | |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland | 15 | $102,792 | $33,247 | |
| Ohsu Hospital and Clinics | Portland | 15 | $154,819 | $42,546 | |
| Salem Hospital | Salem | 12 | $177,855 | $48,057 |
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.