CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Poudre Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$34,568
about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $26,293–$48,524
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$46,329
Above the fair price
about $11,761 over the fair price · 2.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $34,568 This hospital $46,329

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How this hospital compares to other CO hospitals

Highest price of the 9 CO hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $24,349 Priciest $46,329

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 CO hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $34,568 (about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Poudre Valley Hospital charges insurers about $46,329 — above the fair price. Located in Fort Collins, CO.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $34,568. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Cigna✓ Humana✓ Kaiser 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 $27,857 119%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $27,857 - $112,822 119%
Aetnamajor $27,857 119%
Cignamajor $27,857 - $104,781 119%
Humanamajor $27,857 119%
Kaiser Permanentemajor $27,857 119%
Devoted Health $27,857 119%
SelectHealth $27,857 - $44,563 119%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals