CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Wamego Health Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$22,202
about 0.9× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $11,686–$41,480
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$14,214
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $7,988 under the fair price · 0.6× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $22,202 This hospital $14,214

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How this hospital compares to other KS hospitals

One of the lower prices — 5 of 8 other KS hospitals charge more for the same procedure.

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 $22,202 (about 0.9× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Wamego Health Center charges insurers about $14,214 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Wamego, KS.

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Aetna Blue Cross Blue ShieldCignaHumanaKaiser 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 $13,936 59%
Aetnamajor $14,493 62%
Government programs also on file: Medicaid.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 711 Genn Drive, Wamego, KS 66547
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals