CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Avala

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$27,951
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $19,945–$36,804
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$24,708
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $3,243 under the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $27,951 This hospital $24,708 Cash price $51,951 Hospital's list price $78,816

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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 $24,708

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 $27,951 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Avala charges insurers about $24,708, or about $51,951 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✓ Cigna AetnaHumanaKaiser 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 $22,924 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $24,708 - $28,183 105%
Cignamajor $38,162 162%
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 67252 Industry Lane, Covington, LA 70433
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals