CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Jfk University Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$34,465
about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $27,086–$59,918
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$28,738
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $5,727 under the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $34,465 This hospital $28,738 Cash price $26,942

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How this hospital compares to other NJ hospitals

On the higher side — 6 of 8 other NJ hospitals charge less.

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 $34,465 (about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Jfk University Medical Center charges insurers about $28,738, or about $26,942 in cash — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Edison, 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✓ Cigna HumanaKaiser 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 $28,738 - $132,099 122%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $27,369 116%
Aetnamajor $27,369 - $74,681 116%
Cignamajor $87,698 - $97,033 373%
Amerigroup $27,369 116%
Clover Health $30,106 128%
WellCare $27,369 116%
+ 4 smaller / regional plans $6,947 - $111,605
Government programs also on file: Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08818
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals