Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) in Utah
MS-DRG 460: Spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$108,262typical hospital bill
$30,464typical amount paid
$27,661–$36,279range paid across 6 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $108,262 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital | Ogden | 25 | $112,913 | $27,661 | |
| Lone Peak Hospital | Draper | 11 | $189,883 | $27,942 | |
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 40 | $79,169 | $30,459 | |
| Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital | Provo | 29 | $109,757 | $30,468 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 31 | $106,767 | $30,626 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 92 | $80,677 | $36,279 |
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.