Single level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications in California
What 6 hospitals in California charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for single level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications (DRG 451), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$235,004
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$34,303
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$30,768
Average per stay
State rank
#4 of 5
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in California billed an average of $235,004 for single level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications, about 6.9 times the average total payment of $34,303. That payment is 12% above the U.S. average of $30,599.
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 $34,303Billed $235,004
About 15¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in California billed for this stay.
California hospitals: single level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications
Every California hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles | 16 | $476,630 | $36,813 | $33,803 |
| Sutter Roseville Medical CenterRoseville | 15 | $154,855 | $32,088 | $30,354 |
| Saint John's Health CenterSanta Monica | 14 | $120,024 | $30,575 | $25,268 |
| University of California Davis Medical CenterSacramento | 13 | $337,494 | $43,107 | $39,288 |
| Hoag Orthopedic InstituteIrvine | 13 | $131,089 | $29,741 | $24,240 |
| Eisenhower Memorial HospitalRancho Mirage | 12 | $148,706 | $33,476 | $31,501 |
Lowest and highest payments in California
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
| Hoag Orthopedic InstituteIrvine, CA | $29,741 |
|---|---|
| Saint John's Health CenterSanta Monica, CA | $30,575 |
| Sutter Roseville Medical CenterRoseville, CA | $32,088 |
| Eisenhower Memorial HospitalRancho Mirage, CA | $33,476 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA | $36,813 |
Highest
| University of California Davis Medical CenterSacramento, CA | $43,107 |
|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA | $36,813 |
| Eisenhower Memorial HospitalRancho Mirage, CA | $33,476 |
| Sutter Roseville Medical CenterRoseville, CA | $32,088 |
| Saint John's Health CenterSanta Monica, CA | $30,575 |
Single level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications in other states
Questions
How much does single level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications cost in California?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for single level spinal fusion except cervical without major complications (DRG 451) at 6 hospitals in California was billed at $235,004 on average, while the average total payment was $34,303, of which Medicare paid $30,768. 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 California, average charges were 6.9 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.