CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 451
  • Insurance Median: $18,932
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is $18,932. 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 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18,932

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: $18,932 (81%)
Ins. Median: $18,932 (81% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7,589 - $18,092 32%
Cigna $11,580 49%
Bmfl Neighborhood Health Partnership 20201115 $13,527 58%
Aetna $17,955 - $19,500 76%
Blue Mcr Replacement $18,932 81%
Medicare (plans) $18,932 81%
Wellcare $18,932 81%
UnitedHealthcare $19,121 81%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement $19,310 82%
Humana $19,500 83%
Smarthealth $26,504 113%
Oscar Health Plan $30,291 129%
Ambetter / Centene $31,237 133%
Occunet $42,596 181%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals