CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Kuakini Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$30,552
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $14,871–$39,882
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$30,699
About the fair price
about $147 over the fair price · 1.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $30,552 This hospital $30,699

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How this hospital compares to other HI hospitals

Lowest price of the 8 HI hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

Cheapest $30,699 Priciest $42,489

Black dot = this hospital, among the 8 HI hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $30,552 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Kuakini Medical Center charges insurers about $30,699 — about the fair price. Located in Honolulu, HI.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Humana✓ Kaiser Permanente Blue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaCigna

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 $30,699 131%
Humanamajor $30,699 131%
Kaiser Permanentemajor $30,699 131%
Devoted Health $32,234 137%
WellCare $32,234 137%
+ 3 smaller / regional plans $3,137 - $32,234

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 347 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals