Multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications in Indiana
What 2 hospitals in Indiana charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications (DRG 448), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$329,998
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$40,373
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$34,844
Average per stay
Volume
22
Medicare hospital stays
Hospitals in Indiana billed an average of $329,998 for multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications, about 8.2 times the average total payment of $40,373. That payment is about the same as the U.S. average of $40,741.
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 $40,373Billed $329,998
About 12¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Indiana billed for this stay.
Indiana hospitals: multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications
Every Indiana hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Hospital & Health ServicesIndianapolis | 11 | $224,000 | $36,704 | $34,316 |
| Dupont Hospital LLCFort Wayne | 11 | $435,997 | $44,042 | $35,373 |
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Questions
How much does multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications cost in Indiana?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications (DRG 448) at 2 hospitals in Indiana was billed at $329,998 on average, while the average total payment was $40,373, of which Medicare paid $34,844. 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 Indiana, average charges were 8.2 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.