CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Midstate Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,586
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $19,342–$45,186
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,586 Cash price $89,394 Hospital's list price $89,394

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What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna CignaHumanaKaiser 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 $8,829 38%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $8,829 - $21,900 38%
Aetnamajor $9,050 - $93,933 39%
Molina $8,829 38%
Tufts Health Plan $8,829 38%
WellCare $9,006 38%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $8,829

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 435 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals