DRG 458 Surgical
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive Fusions without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$27,122
National average
Avg Total Costs
$41,230
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.4 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$40,683 — $67,805
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
134
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
134
Total Discharges
$41,230
Avg Total Costs
$33,549
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or ex... cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 458 is $27,122. Average hospital costs are $41,230. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($40,683 — $67,805).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 458?
The average length of stay is 2.4 days. This varies by severity — patients with complications or comorbidities may stay longer.
How much does this hospital stay cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may be billed the hospital's chargemaster rate, which can be 3-5x the actual cost. Request an itemized bill and ask about financial assistance programs. Many hospitals offer 40-60% discounts for self-pay patients.