Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive in Kansas
MS-DRG 457: Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive
$134,350typical hospital bill
$38,025typical amount paid
$36,993–$39,057range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $134,350 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, LLC | Wichita | 14 | $112,500 | $36,993 | |
| University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital | Olathe | 15 | $156,201 | $39,057 |
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.