CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 451
  • Insurance Median: $19,357
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $19,357. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $23,503.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19,357

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%)
Insurance Median: $19,357 (82%)
Ins. Median: $19,357 (82% 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
Aetna $3,066 - $46,905 13%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $3,961 - $55,896 17%
Five Point Credit Union $4,190 - $10,056 18%
Ppoplus Llc $4,503 19%
Multiplan $9,371 40%
Phcs $9,371 40%
Humana $18,970 - $36,399 81%
Triwest $18,970 81%
Arcadian Health Plan $19,357 82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19,357 - $49,194 82%
Christus Health $19,357 - $27,100 82%
Coventry $19,357 82%
UnitedHealthcare $19,357 - $33,360 82%
Dignity Health $19,938 85%
Peoples Health $19,938 85%
Wellcare $20,325 86%
Allyalign Health $21,293 91%
Medicare (plans) $21,293 91%
Lsu First Choice Verity $22,590 96%
Gilsbar, Inc. $36,785 157%
Cigna $37,479 159%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals