CMS Price Transparency Data
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)
Facility: Providence Alaska Medical Center
Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)
The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$39,932
about 1.7× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $31,173–$64,979
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $39,932
What each insurance company pays
Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.
3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Cigna UnitedHealthcareHumanaKaiser Permanente
Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.
| Insurance company | Price range | vs. Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $75,701 | 322% |
| Aetnamajor | $42,458 - $165,032 | 181% |
| Cignamajor | $128,363 | 546% |
| + 1 smaller / regional plan | $35,589 |
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