CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Memorial Hospital West

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 451
Insurance Median: $35,456
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Memorial Hospital West is $35,456. 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 1.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 703 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35,456

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: $35,456 (151%)

Ins. Median: $35,456 (151% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Broward County	$2,726	12%
Aetna	$20,155 - $33,923	86%
Avmed	$23,639 - $41,333	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30,561 - $51,135	130%
Florida Pace Centers	$32,090	137%
Wellcare	$32,395 - $33,312	138%
Florida Community Care	$32,701	139%
Health Sun	$32,701	139%
Humana	$32,701	139%
Solis Health Plan	$33,006	140%
Doctors Healthcare Plans	$34,534	147%
Community Care Plan	$34,930	149%
Molina	$35,629	152%
Cigna	$37,404 - $48,456	159%
Amerihealth Caritas	$37,410	159%
Align Senior Care	$37,591	160%
Gold Kidney	$37,591	160%
Longevity	$38,202	163%
Sunshine	$41,258 - $58,067	176%
Oscar	$61,734	263%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 451.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Memorial Hospital West is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 451.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.