CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 451
  • Insurance Median: $27,716
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's is $27,716. 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 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1719 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27,716

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: $27,716 (118%)
Ins. Median: $27,716 (118% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,841 - $65,553 12%
Kaiser $3,000 - $28,271 13%
Cigna $4,622 - $68,712 20%
United $4,691 - $52,604 20%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $6,825 - $52,604 29%
Aetna $14,138 - $30,000 60%
UnitedHealthcare $23,559 100%
Bright Health $27,716 118%
Humana $27,716 118%
Kaiser National Transplant $27,716 118%
Rocky Mountain Health $27,716 118%
Total Longterm Care $27,716 118%
Triwest Health Alliance $27,716 118%
Devoted Health $28,271 120%
Innovage Pace $28,271 120%
Delaware Life Insurance $28,548 121%
Wellcare $28,548 121%
Mutual Of Omaha $29,102 124%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1719 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals