CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital

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
$29,481
About the fair price
about $299 under the fair price · 1.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $29,780 This hospital $29,481 Cash price $39,899 Hospital's list price $53,199

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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 $29,481

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). Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital charges insurers about $29,481, or about $39,899 in cash — about the fair price. Located in Jamaica Plain, MA.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare Blue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaCignaHumanaKaiser 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 $29,481 125%
Tufts Health Plan $29,481 125%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $29,481 - $32,927
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals