CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Whitfield Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$27,662
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $23,330–$34,217
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$14,804
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $12,858 under the fair price · 0.6× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $27,662 This hospital $14,804

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How this hospital compares to other AL hospitals

Lowest price of the 9 AL hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

Cheapest $14,804 Priciest $23,564

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 AL hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $27,662 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Whitfield Regional Hospital charges insurers about $14,804 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Demopolis, AL.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Cigna✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareKaiser 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 $10,859 - $11,818 46%
Aetnamajor $11,195 48%
Cignamajor $18,413 78%
Humanamajor $11,195 - $23,624 48%
WellCare $20,827 89%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 105 Highway 80 East, Demopolis, AL 36732
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals