CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Parkview Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$38,629
about 1.6× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $27,307–$54,771
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$54,791
Above the fair price
about $16,162 over the fair price · 2.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $38,629 This hospital $54,791

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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 $54,791

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 $38,629 (about 1.6× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Parkview Medical Center, Inc charges insurers about $54,791 — above the fair price. Located in Pueblo, 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 $38,629. 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 $28,894 - $57,201 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $28,894 - $70,035 123%
Aetnamajor $28,894 - $71,876 123%
Cignamajor $17,140 - $31,784 73%
Humanamajor $28,894 123%
Kaiser Permanentemajor $28,894 - $64,046 123%
SelectHealth $28,894 - $63,568 123%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 400 W 16Th St, Pueblo, CO 81003
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals