CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$33,826
about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $27,547–$44,045
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$39,392
Above the fair price
about $5,566 over the fair price · 1.7× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $33,826 This hospital $39,392

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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 $39,392

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 $33,826 (about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center charges insurers about $39,392 — above the fair price. Located in Steamboat Springs, 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 $33,826. 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 $39,392 168%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $39,392 168%
Aetnamajor $39,392 168%
Cignamajor $39,392 168%
Humanamajor $39,392 168%
Kaiser Permanentemajor $39,392 168%
Devoted Health $39,392 168%
SelectHealth $39,392 - $62,301 168%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1024 Central Park Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals