CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$29,733
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $21,521–$47,297
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$28,024
About the fair price
about $1,709 under the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $29,733 This hospital $28,024

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How this hospital compares to other DE hospitals

Lowest price of the 3 DE hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

Cheapest $28,024 Priciest $30,439

Black dot = this hospital, among the 3 DE hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $29,733 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus charges insurers about $28,024 — about the fair price. Located in Milford, DE.

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 $28,584 122%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $28,024 119%
Aetnamajor $28,024 119%
AmeriHealth $28,584 122%
WellCare $28,024 119%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $28,024

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Wellness Way, Milford, DE 19963
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals