CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Cox Medical Centers

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$27,990
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $24,537–$30,001
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$27,138
About the fair price
about $852 under the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $27,990 This hospital $27,138

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How this hospital compares to other MO hospitals

Highest price of the 9 MO hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $12,941 Priciest $27,138

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 MO hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $27,990 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Cox Medical Centers charges insurers about $27,138 — about the fair price. Located in Springfield, MO.

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✓ Humana AetnaCignaKaiser 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 $26,737 114%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $27,138 115%
Humanamajor $26,737 114%
Ambetter (Centene) $28,073 119%
Devoted Health $28,608 122%
Health Net $26,737 114%
+ 6 smaller / regional plans $18,907 - $32,022

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3801 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals