Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive in Tennessee
MS-DRG 457: Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive
$332,110typical hospital bill
$49,874typical amount paid
$40,164–$65,267range paid across 4 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $332,110 for this stay in 2024, about 6.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery | Nashville | 23 | $107,504 | $40,164 | |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville | 12 | $406,427 | $42,428 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 22 | $293,739 | $57,321 | |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital | Nashville | 31 | $370,482 | $65,267 |
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.