CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Hamilton Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$37,621
about 1.6× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $17,796–$77,664
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$80,231
Well above the fair price
about $42,610 over the fair price · 3.4× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $37,621 This hospital $80,231

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How this hospital compares to other GA hospitals

Highest price of the 9 GA hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $12,060 Priciest $80,231

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 GA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $37,621 (about 1.6× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Hamilton Medical Center charges insurers about $80,231 — well above the fair price. Located in Dalton, GA.

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 $37,621. 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.

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare Blue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaCignaHumanaKaiser 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 $80,231 341%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Memorial Drive, Dalton, GA 30720
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals