CMS Price Transparency Data
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)
Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital
Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)
The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$41,577
about 1.8× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $28,531–$61,192
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $41,577
What each insurance company pays
Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.
2 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Aetna Blue Cross Blue ShieldCignaHumanaKaiser 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcaremajor | $27,679 | 118% |
| Aetnamajor | $3,353 - $124,396 | 14% |
| Moda Health | $87,945 | 374% |
| + 1 smaller / regional plan | $28,713 |
Government programs also on file: Military & VA.
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