CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Columbus Community Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$32,192
about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $21,291–$41,523
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$34,664
About the fair price
about $2,472 over the fair price · 1.5× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $32,192 This hospital $34,664

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How this hospital compares to other NE hospitals

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

Cheapest $24,171 Priciest $48,111

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 NE hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $32,192 (about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Columbus Community Hospital, Inc charges insurers about $34,664 — about the fair price. Located in Columbus, NE.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

UnitedHealthcareBlue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaCignaHumanaKaiser 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
Medica $34,664 147%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4600 38Th St, Columbus, NE 68601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals