CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: The Children's Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$27,128
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $14,866–$49,297
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$15,120
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $12,008 under the fair price · 0.6× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $27,128 This hospital $15,120

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How this hospital compares to other MO hospitals

One of the lower prices — 7 of 8 other MO hospitals charge more for the same procedure.

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 $27,128 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). The Children's Mercy Hospital charges insurers about $15,120 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Kansas City, MO.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare Blue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaCignaHumanaKaiser 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 $14,632 62%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $15,608
Government programs also on file: Medicaid.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens