CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$26,464
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $24,161–$29,777
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$24,251
About the fair price
about $2,213 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $26,464 This hospital $24,251

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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 $24,251

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 $26,464 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Bronson Battle Creek Hospital charges insurers about $24,251 — about the fair price. Located in Battle Creek, 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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna CignaHumanaKaiser 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 $24,251 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $24,251 103%
Aetnamajor $25,221 107%
Meridian $25,463 108%
Priority Health $24,251 103%
+ 6 smaller / regional plans $23,038 - $30,313
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals