CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: California Hospital Medical Center La

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$36,916
about 1.6× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $30,796–$55,012
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$36,736
About the fair price
about $180 under the fair price · 1.6× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $36,916 This hospital $36,736

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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 $36,736

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 $36,916 (about 1.6× the $23,504 Medicare rate). California Hospital Medical Center La charges insurers about $36,736 — about the fair price. Located in Los Angeles, 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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna CignaHumanaKaiser 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 $13,997 - $37,471 60%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $36,736 156%
Aetnamajor $36,736 156%
Health Net $36,736 156%
Molina $36,736 156%
+ 9 smaller / regional plans $36,736 - $42,247

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1401 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals