CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Christian Hospital Northeast

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$27,615
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $21,736–$36,624
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$28,357
About the fair price
about $742 over the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $27,615 This hospital $28,357 Cash price $106,759 Hospital's list price $177,932

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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 $28,357

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

⚠ The cash price looks unusually high next to the insurance price — it may be the full list price, not a real cash discount. Call to confirm the self-pay rate.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $27,615 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Christian Hospital Northeast charges insurers about $28,357, or about $106,759 in cash — about the fair price. Located in Saint Louis, MO.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Cigna✓ Humana Kaiser 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 $27,007 - $52,394 115%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $27,007 - $50,922 115%
Aetnamajor $27,007 - $61,196 115%
Cignamajor $12,767 - $27,644 54%
Humanamajor $27,007 115%
Devoted Health $28,357 121%
Medica $28,357 121%
Priority Health $26,824 114%
+ 12 smaller / regional plans $26,824 - $61,196

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO 63136
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals