CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$27,565
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $26,347–$38,425
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$25,954
About the fair price
about $1,611 under the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $27,565 This hospital $25,954

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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 $25,954

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 $27,565 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital charges insurers about $25,954 — about the fair price. Located in Big Rapids, 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 $24,718 - $38,047 105%
Aetnamajor $25,954 110%
Humanamajor $24,718 105%
Meridian $44,493 189%
Molina $25,954 - $44,493 110%
Priority Health $24,718 - $52,361 105%
+ 5 smaller / regional plans $24,718 - $25,954

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 605 Oak Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals