CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Eskenazi Health

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$35,748
about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $14,312–$60,141
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$30,947
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $4,801 under the fair price · 1.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $35,748 This hospital $30,947 Cash price $173,921 Hospital's list price $193,246

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How this hospital compares to other IN hospitals

Highest price of the 9 IN hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $13,590 Priciest $30,947

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 IN hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

⚠ The cash price looks unusually high next to the insurance price — it may be the full list price, not a real cash discount. Call to confirm the self-pay rate.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $35,748 (about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Eskenazi Health charges insurers about $30,947, or about $173,921 in cash — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Indianapolis, IN.

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

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareAetnaCignaKaiser 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
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $37,587 160%
Humanamajor $24,307 103%
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 720 Eskenazi Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals