CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Stormont Vail Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$23,289
about 1.0× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $22,442–$26,675
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$23,052
About the fair price
about $237 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $23,289 This hospital $23,052

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How this hospital compares to other KS hospitals

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

Cheapest $12,231 Priciest $23,052

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $23,289 (about 1.0× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Stormont Vail Hospital charges insurers about $23,052 — about the fair price. Located in Topeka, KS.

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 $13,688 - $26,984 58%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $13,822 - $79,271 59%
Aetnamajor $21,144 - $23,052 90%
Humanamajor $21,144 - $23,052 90%
Ambetter (Centene) $13,688 - $26,984 58%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 Sw 10Th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals