Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive in Iowa
MS-DRG 457: Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive
$209,780average hospital bill
$59,842average amount paid
One Iowa hospital reported enough Medicare stays of this kind in 2024 to be listed. It billed an average of $209,780, about 3.5 times what was actually paid. Compare other states.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 38 | $209,780 | $59,842 |
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.