CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Northbay Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$35,777
about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $24,154–$45,059
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$37,789
About the fair price
about $2,012 over the fair price · 1.6× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $35,777 This hospital $37,789

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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 $37,789

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 $35,777 (about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Northbay Medical Center charges insurers about $37,789 — about the fair price. Located in Fairfield, 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✓ Humana AetnaCignaKaiser 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 $37,789 161%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $37,789 161%
Humanamajor $37,789 161%
Health Net $37,789 161%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $19,564 - $37,789

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 B Gale Wilson Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94533
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals