CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Memorial Satilla Health

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 451
  • Insurance Median: $24,779
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Memorial Satilla Health is $24,779. 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 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24,779

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: $24,779 (105%)
Ins. Median: $24,779 (105% 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
Cigna $2,859 - $24,653 12%
United $4,500 - $50,647 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9,694 - $67,315 41%
Ambetter / Centene $13,728 58%
Humana $24,293 103%
United Behavioral Health $24,293 103%
Aetna $24,536 - $79,981 104%
Healthspring $24,536 104%
Clover $24,779 105%
Devoted Health $24,779 105%
Wellcare $24,779 105%
Health One Alliance $25,197 107%
Eon Health $25,265 107%
Georgia Assurance $25,265 107%
Nhc Advantage $25,265 107%
Pruitt Health $25,265 107%
Shared Health $25,508 109%
Prime Health $29,181 124%
Employer'S Health Network $29,789 127%
Centurion $30,366 129%
Friday Health $33,596 143%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA 31501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals