CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$34,195
about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $26,489–$58,936
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$25,358
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $8,837 under the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $34,195 This hospital $25,358

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How this hospital compares to other NJ hospitals

One of the lower prices — 7 of 8 other NJ hospitals charge more for the same procedure.

Cheapest $24,753 Priciest $30,046

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $34,195 (about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Valley Hospital charges insurers about $25,358 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Paramus, NJ.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser 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 $25,358 108%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $26,119 111%
Aetnamajor $24,323 - $48,941 103%
Humanamajor $25,358 108%
Clover Health $25,358 108%
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals