CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$30,023
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $24,993–$34,767
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$29,024
About the fair price
about $999 under the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $30,023 This hospital $29,024

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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 $29,024

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 $30,023 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). University of Missouri Health Care charges insurers about $29,024 — about the fair price. Located in Columbia, MO.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser 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 $28,202 - $38,776 120%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $28,750 122%
Aetnamajor $28,750 122%
Humanamajor $28,750 122%
WellCare $28,750 122%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $28,750 - $29,298

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals