CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$31,522
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $21,857–$42,399
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$27,428
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $4,094 under the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $31,522 This hospital $27,428 Cash price $48,876 Hospital's list price $65,168

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How this hospital compares to other MA hospitals

One of the lower prices — 7 of 8 other MA hospitals charge more for the same procedure.

Cheapest $23,031 Priciest $28,703

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 $31,522 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Newton-Wellesley Hospital charges insurers about $27,428, or about $48,876 in cash — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Newton, 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✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield AetnaCignaHumanaKaiser 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 $27,428 117%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $30,773 131%
Tufts Health Plan $27,428 117%
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals