CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Covenant Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$27,850
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $22,716–$33,137
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$26,097
About the fair price
about $1,753 under the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $27,850 This hospital $26,097

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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 $26,097

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 $27,850 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Covenant Medical Center charges insurers about $26,097 — about the fair price. Located in Saginaw, MI.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareCignaKaiser 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 $26,097 - $38,227 111%
Aetnamajor $26,097 111%
Humanamajor $26,097 111%
Molina $26,097 111%
Priority Health $26,097 111%
+ 3 smaller / regional plans $26,097 - $39,443

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1447 N Harrison, Saginaw, MI 48602
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals