CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: St Charles Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$26,451
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $21,098–$40,122
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$22,456
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $3,995 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $26,451 This hospital $22,456

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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 $22,456

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 $26,451 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). St Charles Parish Hospital charges insurers about $22,456 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Luling, 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 $13,964 - $22,456 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $22,456 96%
Aetnamajor $22,456 96%
Humanamajor $22,456 96%
+ 3 smaller / regional plans $22,456
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1057 Paul Maillard Road, Luling, LA 70070
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals