CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Alomere Health

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 451
  • Insurance Median: $24,329
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Alomere Health is $24,329. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $23,503.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 17Th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24,329

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$23,503.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $23,503.93 (100%)
Insurance Median: $24,329 (104%)
Ins. Median: $24,329 (104% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $23,503.93 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Medica $10,366 - $24,329 44%
Aetna $24,329 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24,329 104%
Healthpartners $24,329 104%
Humana $24,329 104%
Medicare (plans) $24,329 104%
Sanford $24,329 104%
Shc $24,329 104%
Ucare $24,329 - $27,978 104%
UnitedHealthcare $24,329 104%
Primewest $25,545 109%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 111 17Th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals