Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with complications in Washington
What 15 hospitals in Washington charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with complications (DRG 454), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$223,062
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$63,129
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$47,937
Average per stay
State rank
#31 of 37
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Washington billed an average of $223,062 for combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with complications, about 3.5 times the average total payment of $63,129. That payment is 6% above the U.S. average of $59,319.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $63,129Billed $223,062
About 28¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Washington billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Washington:
Washington hospitals: combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with complications
Every Washington hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Peter HospitalOlympia | 63 | $210,580 | $56,191 | $44,179 |
| Harborview Medical CenterSeattle | 49 | $261,453 | $80,987 | $56,863 |
| Tacoma General HospitalTacoma | 37 | $197,993 | $56,062 | $47,146 |
| University of Washington Medical CtrSeattle | 29 | $211,337 | $63,233 | $51,801 |
| Swedish Medical Center/Cherry HillSeattle | 23 | $301,680 | $65,896 | $54,301 |
| Swedish Medical CenterSeattle | 20 | $279,060 | $74,657 | $45,745 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland | 19 | $172,929 | $60,567 | $44,601 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical CenterSpokane | 18 | $160,214 | $61,351 | $41,428 |
| Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle | 15 | $287,116 | $80,155 | $51,349 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center EverettEverett | 15 | $278,375 | $68,876 | $41,344 |
| Valley Medical CenterRenton | 15 | $141,784 | $56,403 | $42,618 |
| Capital Medical CenterOlympia | 15 | $216,742 | $48,594 | $46,965 |
| Deaconess Medical CenterSpokane | 12 | $222,771 | $50,146 | $48,744 |
| Island HospitalAnacortes | 11 | $89,850 | $53,930 | $42,154 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital & Rehab CenterPuyallup | 11 | $252,209 | $48,722 | $47,086 |
Lowest and highest payments in Washington
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Capital Medical CenterOlympia, WA | $48,594 |
|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Hospital & Rehab CenterPuyallup, WA | $48,722 |
| Deaconess Medical CenterSpokane, WA | $50,146 |
| Island HospitalAnacortes, WA | $53,930 |
| Tacoma General HospitalTacoma, WA | $56,062 |
Highest
| Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, WA | $80,987 |
|---|---|
| Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle, WA | $80,155 |
| Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA | $74,657 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center EverettEverett, WA | $68,876 |
| Swedish Medical Center/Cherry HillSeattle, WA | $65,896 |
Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with complications in other states
Questions
How much does combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with complications cost in Washington?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with complications (DRG 454) at 15 hospitals in Washington was billed at $223,062 on average, while the average total payment was $63,129, of which Medicare paid $47,937. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Washington, average charges were 3.5 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.