CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: North Oaks Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$26,010
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $22,361–$32,363
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$22,477
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $3,533 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $26,010 This hospital $22,477 Cash price $36,277 Hospital's list price $238,950

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How this hospital compares to other LA hospitals

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

Cheapest $19,309 Priciest $22,477

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $26,010 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). North Oaks Medical Center charges insurers about $22,477, or about $36,277 in cash — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Hammond, LA.

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 $22,477 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $41,204 - $42,722 175%
Aetnamajor $22,477 96%
Humanamajor $22,477 96%
WellCare $22,477 96%
+ 5 smaller / regional plans $22,477
Government programs also on file: Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 15790 Paul Vega Md Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals