CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Sequoia Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$45,063
about 1.9× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $28,786–$68,215
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$33,176
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $11,887 under the fair price · 1.4× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $45,063 This hospital $33,176

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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 $33,176

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 $45,063 (about 1.9× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Sequoia Hospital charges insurers about $33,176 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Redwood City, CA.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana✓ Kaiser Permanente Cigna

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 $26,592 - $33,839 113%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $33,176 141%
Aetnamajor $33,176 141%
Humanamajor $33,176 141%
Kaiser Permanentemajor $33,176 141%
Health Net $33,176 141%
+ 4 smaller / regional plans $33,176 - $103,840

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 170 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA 94062
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals