CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Shore Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$33,578
about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $24,464–$46,155
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$24,753
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $8,825 under the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $33,578 This hospital $24,753

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How this hospital compares to other NJ hospitals

Lowest price of the 9 NJ hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

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 $33,578 (about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Shore Medical Center charges insurers about $24,753 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Somers Point, NJ.

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 $24,753 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $24,753 105%
Aetnamajor $24,753 - $74,259 105%
AmeriHealth $24,753 105%
Clover Health $24,753 105%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $24,753 - $45,312

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point, NJ 08244
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals