CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: St Vincent Heart Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 451
  • Insurance Median: $13,847
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at St Vincent Heart Center is $13,847. 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 0.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10580 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13,847

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: $13,847 (59%)
Ins. Median: $13,847 (59% 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
Prohealth $7,940 34%
Suburban/Sho $7,940 34%
Aetna $11,231 48%
Advantage 360 $11,500 - $12,200 49%
One Health Plan $11,500 49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11,641 - $19,867 50%
Unified Zionsville $12,918 - $14,963 55%
Encore $13,400 57%
Encore Exclusive $13,400 57%
Humana $13,469 - $16,535 57%
Cigna $13,479 - $19,607 57%
Smarthealth Ppo/Hdhp 20161001 $13,700 58%
Siho Ppo $15,000 64%
Unified Group Services $17,179 - $19,901 73%
UnitedHealthcare $18,509 - $18,750 79%
Sagamore Plus Drg $19,607 83%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 10580 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46290
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals