CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: McLaren Northern Michigan

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$21,424
about 0.9× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $14,814–$35,827
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$32,030
Above the fair price
about $10,606 over the fair price · 1.4× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $21,424 This hospital $32,030 Cash price $31,864 Hospital's list price $63,728

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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 $32,030

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 $21,424 (about 0.9× the $23,504 Medicare rate). McLaren Northern Michigan charges insurers about $32,030, or about $31,864 in cash — above the fair price. Located in Petoskey, 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 $21,424. 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 $49,037 209%
Humanamajor $22,421 95%
Priority Health $52,641 224%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $32,030
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals