Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 457: Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive
$166,059typical hospital bill
$68,950typical amount paid
$59,486–$70,122range paid across 3 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $166,059 for this stay in 2024, about 2.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Baptist Hospital | Boston | 66 | $145,183 | $59,486 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 39 | $226,211 | $68,950 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 28 | $166,059 | $70,122 |
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.