CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$24,758
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $18,938–$26,969
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$14,274
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $10,484 under the fair price · 0.6× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $24,758 This hospital $14,274

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How this hospital compares to other KS hospitals

A typical price — 4 charge more and 4 charge less, among the 9 KS hospitals compared.

Cheapest $12,231 Priciest $20,765

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 $24,758 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. charges insurers about $14,274 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Wichita, KS.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Aetna✓ Humana Blue Cross Blue ShieldCignaKaiser 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 $21,783 93%
Aetnamajor $12,420 - $18,538 53%
Humanamajor $25,665 109%
Medica $10,639 - $10,731 45%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 929 North St Francis Street, Wichita, KS 67214
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals