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Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive Cost in California
Medicare DRG 456. What each hospital charges and what Medicare pays.
Avg charge in CA
$824,354
Range (lowest–highest)
$636,600 – $1,116,885
Avg Medicare pays
$126,481
Hospitals
5
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg total payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER · LOS ANGELES | 18 | $1,116,885 | $106,332 |
| SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL · LA JOLLA | 18 | $884,539 | $125,395 |
| UCSF MEDICAL CENTER · SAN FRANCISCO | 47 | $783,179 | $153,937 |
| UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR · SAN DIEGO | 14 | $700,565 | $137,792 |
| UCI HEALTH-ORANGE · ORANGE | 14 | $636,600 | $160,366 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service. The "charge" is the hospital's list price; "total payment" is what it actually received. Medicare fee-for-service inpatient stays only. A hospital with very few stays for this DRG may not appear (CMS suppresses counts under 11).