Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive in Illinois
MS-DRG 457: Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive
$267,108typical hospital bill
$64,887typical amount paid
$59,578–$70,196range paid across 2 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $267,108 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | 20 | $322,853 | $59,578 | |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago | 37 | $211,363 | $70,196 |
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.