CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 451
Insurance Median: $19,231
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 Shreveport-Bossier Health System is $19,231. 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 1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Drive, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19,231

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: $19,231 (82%)

Ins. Median: $19,231 (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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$3,124 - $34,833	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%
Triwest	$18,846	80%
Arcadian Health Plan	$19,231	82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19,231 - $48,574	82%
Christus Health	$19,231 - $26,924	82%
Coventry	$19,231	82%
Humana	$19,231 - $32,276	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$19,231 - $42,050	82%
Dignity Health	$19,808	84%
Peoples Health	$19,808	84%
Wellcare	$20,193	86%
Allyalign Health	$21,154	90%
Medicare (plans)	$21,154	90%
Lsu First Choice Verity	$22,590	96%
Cigna	$31,906	136%
Gilsbar Inc.	$35,936	153%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 451.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 451.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.