CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Finley Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 451
  • Insurance Median: $24,116
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Finley Hospital is $24,116. 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 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24,116

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: $24,116 (103%)
Ins. Median: $24,116 (103% 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
Bc Illinois Community $17,107 - $21,442 73%
Quartz Health $21,866 93%
Aetna $22,303 - $31,493 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22,303 95%
Molina $22,303 95%
Amerivantage $22,959 98%
Humana $22,959 98%
UnitedHealthcare $22,959 - $29,345 98%
Amerigroup $24,116 103%
Iowa Total Care $24,116 103%
Meridian $25,365 108%
Medical Associates Health Plan $26,094 111%
Health Partners Open Network $35,936 153%
Medica Exchange Inspire $37,788 161%
Medica Exchange Insure $42,107 179%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 350 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals