Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive in Maryland
MS-DRG 457: Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive
$111,937typical hospital bill
$100,852typical amount paid
$92,004–$109,699range paid across 2 hospitals
Maryland hospitals billed Medicare a typical $111,937 for this stay in 2024, about 1.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore | 46 | $103,638 | $92,004 | |
| University of Maryland Medical Center | Baltimore | 23 | $120,237 | $109,699 |
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.