CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$34,414
about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $29,534–$51,252
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$34,331
About the fair price
about $83 under the fair price · 1.5× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $34,414 This hospital $34,331

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How this hospital compares to other CA hospitals

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

Cheapest $21,342 Priciest $34,331

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $34,414 (about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Antelope Valley Hospital charges insurers about $34,331 — about the fair price. Located in Lancaster, CA.

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✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareCignaKaiser 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 $2,366 - $2,370 10%
Aetnamajor $33,658 143%
Humanamajor $34,331 146%
Health Net $33,658 - $50,487 143%
Oscar Health $50,487 215%
WellCare $33,658 143%
+ 15 smaller / regional plans $2,500 - $43,755

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals