CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,428
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $16,305–$33,159
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$24,306
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $4,122 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,428 This hospital $24,306

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How this hospital compares to other NC hospitals

A typical price — 5 charge more and 3 charge less, among the 9 NC hospitals compared.

Cheapest $20,910 Priciest $27,510

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 $28,428 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital charges insurers about $24,306 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Elkin, NC.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana AetnaCignaKaiser 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 $24,199 - $29,317 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $24,199 - $24,414 103%
Humanamajor $24,199 103%
AmeriHealth $24,414 104%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 180 Parkwood Dr, Elkin, NC 28621
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals