CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Tucson Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$30,275
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $18,927–$38,925
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$27,205
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $3,070 under the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $30,275 This hospital $27,205

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How this hospital compares to other AZ hospitals

Highest price of the 9 AZ hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $23,167 Priciest $27,205

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $30,275 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Tucson Medical Center charges insurers about $27,205 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Tucson, AZ.

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser 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 $27,205 - $42,751 116%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $26,672 - $40,008 113%
Aetnamajor $50,484 215%
Humanamajor $27,072 115%
Devoted Health $28,539 121%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $26,672 - $28,005

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5301 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals