CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,954
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $24,421–$37,224
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$33,478
Above the fair price
about $4,524 over the fair price · 1.4× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,954 This hospital $33,478 Cash price $31,631 Hospital's list price $143,778

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How this hospital compares to other MS hospitals

Highest price of the 9 MS hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $22,614 Priciest $33,478

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 $28,954 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital charges insurers about $33,478, or about $31,631 in cash — above the fair price. Located in Olive Branch, MS.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $28,954. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

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✓ Cigna✓ Humana AetnaKaiser 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 $20,751 - $58,006 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $23,632 - $33,478 101%
Cignamajor $28,262 - $58,006 120%
Humanamajor $23,632 101%
Devoted Health $23,632 101%
+ 5 smaller / regional plans $23,632 - $26,725
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Medicaid, Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4250 Bethel Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals