Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive in Ohio
MS-DRG 457: Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive
$182,099typical hospital bill
$55,220typical amount paid
$44,876–$61,926range paid across 3 hospitals
Ohio hospitals billed Medicare a typical $182,099 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Hospital | Cincinnati | 13 | $159,544 | $44,876 | |
| Ohio State University State Health System | Columbus | 23 | $287,016 | $55,220 | |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland | 32 | $182,099 | $61,926 |
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.