CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: New England Baptist Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$32,112
about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $22,015–$41,085
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$34,436
About the fair price
about $2,324 over the fair price · 1.5× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $32,112 This hospital $34,436

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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 $34,436

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 $32,112 (about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate). New England Baptist Hospital charges insurers about $34,436 — 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.

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Cigna Blue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaHumanaKaiser 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 $32,724 139%
Cignamajor $36,104 154%
UniCare $34,436 147%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 125 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals