CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$29,896
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $23,847–$36,128
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$30,200
About the fair price
about $304 over the fair price · 1.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $29,896 This hospital $30,200

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How this hospital compares to other ND hospitals

Highest price of the 5 ND hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $23,320 Priciest $30,200

Black dot = this hospital, among the 5 ND hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $29,896 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Sanford Medical Center Fargo charges insurers about $30,200 — about the fair price. Located in Fargo, ND.

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✓ Aetna CignaHumanaKaiser 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 $28,374 121%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $28,374 121%
Aetnamajor $28,374 121%
HealthPartners $28,374 - $37,894 121%
Medica $44,085 - $47,170 188%
Sanford Health Plan $26,171 - $42,222 111%
UCare $28,099 120%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $28,925
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 801 Broadway North, Fargo, ND 58122
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals