Spinal fusion except cervical without major complications in Arizona
What 17 hospitals in Arizona charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for spinal fusion except cervical without major complications (DRG 460), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$226,288
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$31,836
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$26,812
Average per stay
State rank
#20 of 43
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Arizona billed an average of $226,288 for spinal fusion except cervical without major complications, about 7.1 times the average total payment of $31,836. That payment is 6% below the U.S. average of $34,025.
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 $31,836Billed $226,288
About 14¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Arizona billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 2 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Arizona:
Arizona hospitals: spinal fusion except cervical without major complications
Every Arizona 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 Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterPhoenix | 56 | $212,888 | $38,578 | $31,133 |
| John C Lincoln North Mountain HospitalPhoenix | 50 | $251,035 | $28,786 | $25,203 |
| Tucson Medical CenterTucson | 45 | $100,219 | $30,021 | $26,088 |
| Scottsdale Healthcare-Osborn Medical CenterScottsdale | 35 | $204,823 | $29,317 | $25,862 |
| Surgical Specialty Hospital of ArizonaPhoenix | 35 | $107,481 | $24,543 | $21,233 |
| Scottsdale Healthcare-Shea Medical CenterScottsdale | 33 | $262,388 | $26,303 | $24,854 |
| Carondelet St Josephs HospitalTucson | 32 | $640,919 | $28,308 | $26,778 |
| John C Lincoln Deer Valley HospitalPhoenix | 31 | $279,019 | $27,742 | $24,376 |
| Chandler Regional Medical CenterChandler | 27 | $265,168 | $29,965 | $25,490 |
| Mayo Clinic HospitalPhoenix | 24 | $141,073 | $45,913 | $28,537 |
| Arizona Orthopedic Surgical HospitalChandler | 24 | $160,019 | $25,914 | $24,418 |
| Banner - University Medical Center PhoenixPhoenix | 19 | $199,746 | $43,280 | $29,156 |
| Flagstaff Medical CenterFlagstaff | 18 | $89,264 | $49,709 | $42,940 |
| Abrazo Scottsdale CampusPhoenix | 12 | $247,313 | $26,029 | $24,805 |
| Banner Desert Medical CenterMesa | 11 | $185,894 | $33,457 | $24,413 |
| Scottsdale Healthcare-Thompson Peak HospitalScottsdale | 11 | $261,301 | $30,658 | $23,933 |
| O.A.S.I.S. HospitalPhoenix | 11 | $168,556 | $32,088 | $30,456 |
Lowest and highest payments in Arizona
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
| Surgical Specialty Hospital of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ | $24,543 |
|---|---|
| Arizona Orthopedic Surgical HospitalChandler, AZ | $25,914 |
| Abrazo Scottsdale CampusPhoenix, AZ | $26,029 |
| Scottsdale Healthcare-Shea Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ | $26,303 |
| John C Lincoln Deer Valley HospitalPhoenix, AZ | $27,742 |
Highest
| Flagstaff Medical CenterFlagstaff, AZ | $49,709 |
|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic HospitalPhoenix, AZ | $45,913 |
| Banner - University Medical Center PhoenixPhoenix, AZ | $43,280 |
| St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterPhoenix, AZ | $38,578 |
| Banner Desert Medical CenterMesa, AZ | $33,457 |
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Questions
How much does spinal fusion except cervical without major complications cost in Arizona?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for spinal fusion except cervical without major complications (DRG 460) at 17 hospitals in Arizona was billed at $226,288 on average, while the average total payment was $31,836, of which Medicare paid $26,812. 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 Arizona, average charges were 7.1 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.