Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive in Arizona
MS-DRG 457: Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive
$397,684typical hospital bill
$55,091typical amount paid
$44,453–$65,730range paid across 2 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $397,684 for this stay in 2024, about 7.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center | Scottsdale | 15 | $430,896 | $44,453 | |
| St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix | 20 | $364,473 | $65,730 |
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.