Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive in Oklahoma
MS-DRG 457: Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive
$439,824typical hospital bill
$59,770typical amount paid
$40,662–$78,879range paid across 2 hospitals
Oklahoma hospitals billed Medicare a typical $439,824 for this stay in 2024, about 7.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Spine Hospital | Oklahoma City | 49 | $173,821 | $40,662 | |
| O U Medical Center | Oklahoma City | 12 | $705,826 | $78,879 |
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.