CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: St. Patrick Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$26,327
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $26,327–$39,793
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$26,824
About the fair price
about $497 over the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $26,327 This hospital $26,824

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How this hospital compares to other MT hospitals

On the higher side — 2 of 3 other MT hospitals charge less.

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 $26,327 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). St. Patrick Hospital charges insurers about $26,824 — about the fair price. Located in Missoula, 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 $26,431 112%
Humanamajor $26,693 114%
PacificSource $26,955 115%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $52,339

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 W Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals