CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,594
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $21,096–$31,287
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$31,292
About the fair price
about $2,698 over the fair price · 1.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,594 This hospital $31,292 Cash price $13,970 Hospital's list price $82,177

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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 $31,292

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 $28,594 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Slidell Memorial Hospital charges insurers about $31,292, or about $13,970 in cash — about the fair price. Located in Slidell, 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 $20,208 - $43,460 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $19,220 - $43,195 82%
Aetnamajor $20,208 - $31,292 86%
Humanamajor $20,208 86%
+ 4 smaller / regional plans $20,208 - $31,786
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals