CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: North Shore Medical Center -

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$29,780
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $23,339–$40,001
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$29,531
About the fair price
about $249 under the fair price · 1.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $29,780 This hospital $29,531 Cash price $56,391 Hospital's list price $75,188

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How this hospital compares to other MA hospitals

Highest price of the 9 MA hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $23,031 Priciest $29,531

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $29,780 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). North Shore Medical Center - charges insurers about $29,531, or about $56,391 in cash — about the fair price. Located in Salem, MA.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Aetna Blue Cross Blue ShieldCignaHumanaKaiser 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 $29,233 124%
Aetnamajor $30,724 131%
Tufts Health Plan $29,233 124%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $29,829
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals