CMS Price Transparency Data
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)
Facility: Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 451
- Insurance Median: $23,994
- Cash Discount Price: $45,060
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith is $23,994. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45,060. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $23,503.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45,060
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$23,994
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Medicare Reference Rate
$23,503.93
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare
Medicare Reference Baseline: $23,503.93 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $45,060 (192%)
Insurance Median: $23,994 (102%)
Cash: $45,060 (192% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23,994 (102% of Medicare)
Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $23,503.93 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.
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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $12,858 - $34,242 | 55% |
| Humana | $12,858 - $30,844 | 55% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $12,858 - $23,501 | 55% |
| Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] | $19,305 | 82% |
| Private Health Care Systems [20320] | $19,305 | 82% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $23,501 | 100% |
| Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] | $23,501 | 100% |
| Novasys Contracted [320285] | $23,501 | 100% |
| American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [20264] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $23,994 - $35,211 | 102% |
| Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320145] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Independent Health [20197] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Jordan Valley Senior Care Pace [20515] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Kindful Hospice [20434] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Medical Associates Health [20444] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Medicare (plans) | $23,994 - $26,425 | 102% |
| Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Pace Of The Ozarks [20518] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320325] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Spina Bifida Hlthcare Benefit [20506] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Tribute Health Plan Mcr [20338] | $23,994 | 102% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $23,994 - $40,396 | 102% |
| Valir Pace [20503] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Wellfirst Health Mcr [20443] | $23,994 | 102% |
| Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] | $25,390 | 108% |
| Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] | $25,390 | 108% |
| Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] | $25,390 | 108% |
| Indian Health Service [20198] | $25,390 | 108% |
| Cigna | $25,881 - $36,856 | 110% |
| Tricare | $30,623 | 130% |
| Employers Health Coalition Contracted [320116] | $32,088 | 137% |
| Aither Health Contracted [320449] | $33,270 | 142% |
| Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] | $33,270 | 142% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] | $33,270 | 142% |
| Usable Contracted [320409] | $35,211 | 150% |
| United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] | $40,396 | 172% |
| Health Choice Contracted [320166] | $40,619 | 173% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320324] | $41,356 | 176% |
| First Health Contracted [320128] | $41,488 | 177% |