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Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with major complications Cost in California
Medicare DRG 459. What each hospital charges and what Medicare pays.
Avg charge in CA
$614,689
Range (lowest–highest)
$482,792 – $748,026
Avg Medicare pays
$87,753
Hospitals
3
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg total payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER · LOS ANGELES | 13 | $748,026 | $77,429 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER · SACRAMENTO | 12 | $613,249 | $99,032 |
| UCSF MEDICAL CENTER · SAN FRANCISCO | 12 | $482,792 | $108,696 |
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).