CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Trinity Muscatine

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 451
Insurance Median: $34,219
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Trinity Muscatine is $34,219. 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 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1518 Mulberry Avenue, Muscatine, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$34,219

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: $34,219 (146%)

Ins. Median: $34,219 (146% 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
Bc Illinois Community	$17,107 - $21,442	73%
Amerigroup	$19,790	84%
Iowa Total Care	$19,790	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32,589 - $33,241	139%
Aetna	$33,241 - $41,448	141%
Health Alliance	$33,241	141%
Humana	$34,219	146%
Meridian Health Plan	$34,219	146%
UnitedHealthcare	$34,219 - $35,844	146%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$37,788	161%
Medica Exchange Insure	$42,107	179%
Ambetter / Centene	$42,366	180%

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 Trinity Muscatine 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.