CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Sentara Albemarle Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,203
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $22,584–$37,083
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$22,776
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $5,427 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,203 This hospital $22,776

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How this hospital compares to other NC hospitals

One of the lower prices — 6 of 8 other NC hospitals charge more for the same procedure.

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 $28,203 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Sentara Albemarle Medical Center charges insurers about $22,776 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Elizabeth City, NC.

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 $22,329 95%
Humanamajor $22,776 97%
Sentara $22,776 97%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3050 Halstead Blvd Ext, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals