Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive in South Carolina
MS-DRG 457: Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive
$306,011typical hospital bill
$58,832typical amount paid
$47,233–$70,432range paid across 2 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $306,011 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | Myrtle Beach | 12 | $352,585 | $47,233 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 12 | $259,438 | $70,432 |
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.