CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ochsner Specialty Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$32,396
about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $14,819–$54,183
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$27,202
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $5,194 under the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $32,396 This hospital $27,202

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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 $27,202

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 $32,396 (about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Ochsner Specialty Hospital charges insurers about $27,202 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Meridian, MS.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Humana Blue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaCignaKaiser 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 $27,202 116%
Humanamajor $27,202 116%
WellCare $27,202 116%
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL