Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)
Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc
Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)
Highest price of the 9 IN hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.
Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 IN hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.
A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $36,420 (about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Methodist Hospitals Inc charges insurers about $42,972, or about $112,701 in cash — above the fair price. Located in Gary, IN.
This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less
Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $36,420. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.
What each insurance company pays
Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.
4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
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 | $26,044 - $47,752 | 111% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $26,044 - $49,832 | 111% |
| Aetnamajor | $26,044 - $96,280 | 111% |
| Humanamajor | $26,044 | 111% |
| Ambetter (Centene) | $52,087 | 222% |
| CareSource | $42,972 | 183% |
| MagnaCare | $120,171 | 511% |
| + 2 smaller / regional plans | $26,565 - $108,353 |
Self-Pay How to get the cash price
Insurance Before you use insurance
Estimate your out-of-pocket cost
A rough estimate of what you’d pay with insurance (deductible + coinsurance) versus paying the cash price yourself.
Other Procedures at Methodist Hospitals Inc
Compare: Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at other IN hospitals
- Ascension St Vincent Warrick · Boonville $13,590
- Ascension St Vincent Salem · Salem $13,700
- Ascension St Vincent Evansville · Evansville $13,833
- Ascension St Vincent Randolph · Winchester $13,833
- Ascension St Vincent Jennings · North Vernon $13,833
- Ascension St Vincent Williamsport · Williamsport $13,833
- Ascension St Vincent Mercy · Elwood $13,833
- Ascension St Vincent Clay · Brazil $13,833
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.