CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,753
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $23,483–$44,047
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$25,162
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $3,591 under the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,753 This hospital $25,162

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How this hospital compares to other GA hospitals

On the higher side — 7 of 8 other GA hospitals charge less.

Cheapest $12,060 Priciest $25,171

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 $28,753 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Phoebe Sumter Medical Center charges insurers about $25,162 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Americus, GA.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

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

✓ Aetna✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaKaiser 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
Aetnamajor $24,443 - $37,580 104%
Humanamajor $25,162 107%
Ambetter (Centene) $41,936 178%
Clover Health $24,682 105%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $25,162 - $34,747

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 126 Highway 280 W, Americus, GA 31719
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals