CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 451
  • Insurance Median: $43,349
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Uch-Memorial Health System is $43,349. 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 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$43,349

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: $43,349 (184%)
Ins. Median: $43,349 (184% 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
Aetna $26,469 - $84,126 113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26,469 - $84,704 113%
Cigna $26,469 - $55,863 113%
Cms $26,469 113%
Devoted Health $26,469 113%
Humana $26,469 113%
Kaiser $26,469 - $57,575 113%
Select Health $26,469 - $46,211 113%
UnitedHealthcare $26,469 - $73,634 113%
Kaiser Public Option $32,029 136%
Kaiser Kp Select $47,325 201%
Phcs $100,902 429%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals