CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$26,633
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $19,700–$32,662
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$22,613
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $4,020 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $26,633 This hospital $22,613

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How this hospital compares to other ME hospitals

Lowest price of the 4 ME hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

Cheapest $22,613 Priciest $41,973

Black dot = this hospital, among the 4 ME hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $26,633 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital charges insurers about $22,613 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Brunswick, ME.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser 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 $22,500 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $22,725 - $55,741 97%
Aetnamajor $22,500 96%
Humanamajor $22,500 96%
WellCare $23,175 99%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals