CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Longmont United Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 451
  • Insurance Median: $27,212
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Longmont United Hospital is $27,212. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $23,503.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1950 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27,212

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$23,503.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $23,503.93 (100%)
Insurance Median: $27,212 (116%)
Ins. Median: $27,212 (116% of 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.

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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
Direct To Employer $25,669 - $41,630 109%
Aetna $27,212 - $102,295 116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27,212 - $30,140 116%
Cigna $27,212 - $128,721 116%
Denver Health $27,212 116%
Devoted Health $27,212 116%
Humana $27,212 116%
Innovage $27,212 116%
Kaiser $27,212 - $39,970 116%
Medicare (plans) $27,212 116%
True Pace $27,212 116%
UnitedHealthcare $27,212 - $132,872 116%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $85,909 366%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1950 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO 80501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals