CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: St Peters Health

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$25,186
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $22,084–$34,656
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$25,236
About the fair price
about $50 over the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $25,186 This hospital $25,236 Cash price $73,705 Hospital's list price $86,712

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How this hospital compares to other MT hospitals

Lowest price of the 4 MT hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

Cheapest $25,236 Priciest $45,222

Black dot = this hospital, among the 4 MT hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $25,186 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). St Peters Health charges insurers about $25,236, or about $73,705 in cash — about the fair price. Located in Helena, MT.

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

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareAetnaCignaKaiser 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
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $25,236 107%
Humanamajor $25,236 107%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals