Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)
Facility: The McDowell Hospital
Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)
On the higher side — 7 of 8 other NC hospitals charge less.
Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 NC hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.
A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $29,847 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). The McDowell Hospital charges insurers about $26,838 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Marion, NC.
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
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 | $25,362 - $25,438 | 108% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $38,588 | 164% |
| Aetnamajor | $25,947 | 110% |
| Cignamajor | $26,456 | 113% |
| Humanamajor | $26,202 - $26,456 | 111% |
| Ambetter (Centene) | $119,818 | 510% |
| AmeriHealth | $29,000 - $55,023 | 123% |
| Devoted Health | $25,947 | 110% |
| WellCare | $26,202 - $39,746 | 111% |
| + 9 smaller / regional plans | $25,947 - $40,517 |
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Other Procedures at The McDowell Hospital
Compare: Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at other NC hospitals
- Haywood Regional Medical Center · Clyde $20,910
- Frye Regional Medical Center · Hickory $20,986
- Sentara Albemarle Medical Center · Elizabeth City $22,776
- Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital · Elkin $24,306
- Ecu Health North Hospital · Roanoke Rapids $24,941
- Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital · Ahoskie $25,525
- Vidant Edgecombe Hospital · Tarboro $26,687
- Columbus Regional Healthcare System · Whiteville $27,510
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.