CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Massachusetts General Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$29,801
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $23,379–$38,704
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$30,126
About the fair price
about $325 over the fair price · 1.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $29,801 This hospital $30,126 Cash price $83,714 Hospital's list price $111,619

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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 $30,126

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 $29,801 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Massachusetts General Hospital charges insurers about $30,126, or about $83,714 in cash — about the fair price. Located in Boston, MA.

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 $29,523 126%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $30,126 128%
Humanamajor $30,126 128%
Tufts Health Plan $30,126 128%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $30,126
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals