Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with major complications in Minnesota
What 4 hospitals in Minnesota charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with major complications (DRG 453), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$293,097
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$92,399
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$79,758
Average per stay
State rank
#4 of 6
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Minnesota billed an average of $293,097 for combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with major complications, about 3.2 times the average total payment of $92,399. That payment is 12% below the U.S. average of $105,253.
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 $92,399Billed $293,097
About 32¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Minnesota billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Minnesota:
Minnesota hospitals: combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with major complications
Every Minnesota hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Medical Center, FairviewMinneapolis | 22 | $364,372 | $111,699 | $82,874 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital INCMinneapolis | 15 | $237,600 | $69,829 | $67,286 |
| Mayo Clinic - Saint Marys HospitalRochester | 12 | $355,780 | $107,881 | $102,047 |
| North Memorial Medical CenterRobbinsdale | 11 | $157,841 | $67,688 | $66,215 |
Lowest and highest payments in Minnesota
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
| North Memorial Medical CenterRobbinsdale, MN | $67,688 |
|---|---|
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital INCMinneapolis, MN | $69,829 |
| Mayo Clinic - Saint Marys HospitalRochester, MN | $107,881 |
| University of Minnesota Medical Center, FairviewMinneapolis, MN | $111,699 |
Highest
| University of Minnesota Medical Center, FairviewMinneapolis, MN | $111,699 |
|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic - Saint Marys HospitalRochester, MN | $107,881 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital INCMinneapolis, MN | $69,829 |
| North Memorial Medical CenterRobbinsdale, MN | $67,688 |
Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with major complications in other states
Questions
How much does combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with major complications cost in Minnesota?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with major complications (DRG 453) at 4 hospitals in Minnesota was billed at $293,097 on average, while the average total payment was $92,399, of which Medicare paid $79,758. 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 Minnesota, average charges were 3.2 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.