CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: McLaren Bay Region

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$21,492
about 0.9× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $15,711–$36,025
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$26,638
Above the fair price
about $5,146 over the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $21,492 This hospital $26,638 Cash price $39,257 Hospital's list price $78,514

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How this hospital compares to other MI hospitals

Highest price of the 9 MI hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $14,842 Priciest $26,638

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 MI hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $21,492 (about 0.9× the $23,504 Medicare rate). McLaren Bay Region charges insurers about $26,638, or about $39,257 in cash — above the fair price. Located in Bay City, MI.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $21,492. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

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

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareAetnaCignaKaiser 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
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $32,890 140%
Humanamajor $21,981 94%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $26,638
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals