Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)
Facility: USC Kenneth Norris Jr Cancer Hospital
Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)
- CPT Billing Code: 451
- Insurance Median: $59,438
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.53x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare
Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $23,503.93 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 153%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $39,505 - $151,609 | 168% |
| Axminster Medical Group | $39,505 - $47,407 | 168% |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | $39,505 | 168% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $39,505 - $162,266 | 168% |
| Blue Shield | $39,505 | 168% |
| Caloptima Health Networks | $39,505 | 168% |
| Facey Medical Group | $39,505 - $47,407 | 168% |
| Gemcare Health Plan | $39,505 | 168% |
| Health Plan Of Nevada/Sierra | $39,505 - $93,239 | 168% |
| Healthnet | $39,505 - $102,543 | 168% |
| Kaiser | $39,505 - $112,591 | 168% |
| Korean American Medical Group | $39,505 - $47,407 | 168% |
| Memorial Care Medical Foundation | $39,505 | 168% |
| Pioneer Provider Network | $39,505 | 168% |
| Seoul Medical Group | $39,505 - $51,357 | 168% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $39,505 - $128,124 | 168% |
| St. Jude Medical Center | $43,456 - $79,011 | 185% |
| Providence Health Network | $46,221 - $55,770 | 197% |
| Health Care Support | $49,382 | 210% |
| Interlink Health Services | $49,382 | 210% |
| Imperial Health Plan | $51,686 | 220% |
| Heritage Provider Network | $52,206 - $89,450 | 222% |
| Usc Athletic Program | $53,302 | 227% |
| Monarch Health Plan | $54,878 - $67,825 | 233% |
| Riverside Physician Network | $57,283 | 244% |
| Altamed Health Services | $59,258 | 252% |
| Elite Physicians Group | $59,438 - $79,011 | 253% |
| Inland Empire Health Plan | $60,443 | 257% |
| Pacific Pace | $68,740 | 292% |
| Humana | $71,069 | 302% |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care | $71,069 | 302% |
| Dignity Health | $71,172 | 303% |
| Culinary Health Fund | $78,024 | 332% |
| Health Plan Of Nevada | $93,239 | 397% |
| Cigna | $136,216 | 580% |