CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: University of Kentucky Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$25,662
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $23,049–$30,201
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$29,032
About the fair price
about $3,370 over the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $25,662 This hospital $29,032

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How this hospital compares to other KY hospitals

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

Cheapest $21,483 Priciest $29,032

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $25,662 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). University of Kentucky Hospital charges insurers about $29,032 — about the fair price. Located in Lexington, KY.

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 $28,462 - $39,734 121%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $23,204 - $46,547 99%
Aetnamajor $28,462 121%
Humanamajor $28,462 121%
HealthLink $33,874 144%
Molina $28,462 121%
WellCare $28,462 - $41,270 121%
+ 5 smaller / regional plans $28,462 - $42,693

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals