CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: St Tammany Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$27,414
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $19,549–$33,236
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$19,309
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $8,105 under the fair price · 0.8× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $27,414 This hospital $19,309 Cash price $80,509 Hospital's list price $201,273

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How this hospital compares to other LA hospitals

Lowest price of the 9 LA hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

Cheapest $19,309 Priciest $20,973

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

⚠ The cash price looks unusually high next to the insurance price — it may be the full list price, not a real cash discount. Call to confirm the self-pay rate.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $27,414 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). St Tammany Parish Hospital charges insurers about $19,309, or about $80,509 in cash — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Covington, LA.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana AetnaCignaKaiser 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 $19,309 - $49,684 82%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $19,309 82%
Humanamajor $19,309 82%
Health Net $19,309 82%
WellCare $19,309 82%
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1202 S Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals