CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Columbus Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,896
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $19,607–$45,101
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$26,856
About the fair price
about $2,040 under the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,896 This hospital $26,856 Cash price $67,580 Hospital's list price $84,475

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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 $26,856

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 $28,896 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Columbus Regional Hospital charges insurers about $26,856, or about $67,580 in cash — about the fair price. Located in Columbus, IN.

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser 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
UnitedHealthcaremajor $26,856 114%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $26,856 114%
Aetnamajor $26,856 114%
Humanamajor $26,856 114%
Ambetter (Centene) $26,856 114%
CareSource $26,856 114%
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN 47201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals