CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Singing River Health System

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$26,171
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $23,413–$34,677
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$22,789
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $3,382 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $26,171 This hospital $22,789

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How this hospital compares to other MS hospitals

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

Cheapest $22,614 Priciest $26,231

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $26,171 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Singing River Health System charges insurers about $22,789 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Pascagoula, MS.

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 $22,126 - $34,295 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $22,789 97%
Aetnamajor $22,568 96%
Cignamajor $23,011 98%
Humanamajor $22,568 96%
Ambetter (Centene) $34,295 146%
Molina $22,126 94%
WellCare $23,232 99%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $2,882 - $23,232

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2809 Denny Av, Pascagoula, MS 39581
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals