CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Saint Francis Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,223
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $24,807–$32,637
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$25,476
About the fair price
about $2,747 under the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,223 This hospital $25,476

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How this hospital compares to other MO hospitals

On the higher side — 7 of 8 other MO hospitals charge less.

Cheapest $12,941 Priciest $25,615

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 $28,223 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Saint Francis Medical Center charges insurers about $25,476 — about the fair price. Located in Cape Girardeau, 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✓ Aetna CignaHumanaKaiser 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 $22,065 - $38,214 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $25,476 108%
Aetnamajor $24,368 104%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 St Francis Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals