Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive in Minnesota
MS-DRG 457: Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive
$161,050typical hospital bill
$60,906typical amount paid
$46,285–$75,526range paid across 2 hospitals
Minnesota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $161,050 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | 19 | $135,869 | $46,285 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | 31 | $186,230 | $75,526 |
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.