Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)
Facility: Bristol Hospital
Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)
On the higher side — 7 of 8 other CT hospitals charge less.
Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 CT hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.
A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $29,209 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Bristol Hospital charges insurers about $50,283 — above the fair price. Located in Bristol, CT.
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 $29,209. 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.
4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
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 | $28,171 - $65,018 | 120% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $28,171 - $55,588 | 120% |
| Aetnamajor | $28,734 - $54,903 | 122% |
| Cignamajor | $50,283 | 214% |
| WellCare | $28,171 | 120% |
| + 3 smaller / regional plans | $28,171 - $73,888 |
Self-Pay How to get the cash price
Insurance Before you use insurance
Estimate your out-of-pocket cost
A rough estimate of what you’d pay with insurance (deductible + coinsurance) versus paying the cash price yourself.
Other Procedures at Bristol Hospital
Compare: Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at other CT hospitals
- The Hospital of Central Connecticut · New Britain $15,724
- Windham Community Memorial Hospital · Willimantic $16,050
- St Vincent's Medical Center · Bridgeport $21,665
- Hartford Hospital · Hartford $24,813
- Griffin Hospital · Derby $31,469
- Gaylord Hospital · Wallingford $32,806
- John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect · Farmington $44,950
- Saint Mary's Hospital · Waterbury $62,476
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.