CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Clark Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 451
  • Insurance Median: $22,075
  • Cash Discount Price: $52,209
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Clark Regional Medical Center is $22,075. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52,209. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $23,503.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 175 Hospital Drive, Winchester, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52,209

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22,075

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $52,209 (222%)
Insurance Median: $22,075 (94%)
Cash: $52,209 (222% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22,075 (94% 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
UnitedHealthcare $3,196 14%
Humana $3,360 - $22,075 14%
Advantra $22,075 94%
Cigna $22,075 94%
Essence $22,075 94%
Evercare $22,075 94%
Healthspring $22,075 94%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $22,075 94%
Medicare (plans) $22,075 94%
Mvp Healthcare $22,075 94%
Passport $22,075 94%
Pyramid $22,075 94%
Secure Horizons $22,075 94%
Unicare $22,075 94%
Wellcare $22,075 94%
Bluegrass Family Health $22,517 96%
Aetna $22,738 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22,738 - $34,088 97%
Tricare $30,467 130%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 175 Hospital Drive, Winchester, KY 40391
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals