CMS Price Transparency Data
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)
Facility: Centrastate Medical Center
Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 451
- Insurance Median: $27,169
- Cash Discount Price: $29,671
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Centrastate Medical Center is $27,169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29,671. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $23,503.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29,671
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$27,169
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Medicare Reference Rate
$23,503.93
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare
Medicare Reference Baseline: $23,503.93 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $29,671 (126%)
Insurance Median: $27,169 (116%)
Cash: $29,671 (126% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27,169 (116% of Medicare)
Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $23,503.93 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.
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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Occunet [5490] | $7,532 | 32% |
| The Fairly Group [5528] | $7,532 | 32% |
| Praxis Workers Comp [5515] | $8,500 | 36% |
| Inservco Workers Compensation [5158] | $8,682 | 37% |
| Medlogix/Consumer Health Network (Chn) [5415] | $8,682 | 37% |
| Gallagher Bassett Workers Comp [5117] | $9,028 | 38% |
| Liberty Mutual Worker's Comp [5174] | $9,028 | 38% |
| Pma Workers Comp [5224] | $9,028 | 38% |
| Sedgwick [5235] | $9,028 | 38% |
| Sentry Worker's Comp [5489] | $9,028 | 38% |
| Travelers Workers Compensation [5250] | $9,028 | 38% |
| Kessler Foundation [5532] | $12,000 | 51% |
| Aetna | $15,005 - $34,578 | 64% |
| 1199 Seiu Benefit and Pension [5037] | $19,237 | 82% |
| Allied Benefit Systems [5046] | $19,237 - $82,877 | 82% |
| Banner Health Network [5510] | $19,237 | 82% |
| Boon-Chapman [5441] | $19,237 | 82% |
| Christian Brothers Services [5439] | $19,237 | 82% |
| Continental Assurance [5091] | $19,237 | 82% |
| Evolution Healthcare [5438] | $19,237 - $75,343 | 82% |
| Healthez [5445] | $19,237 - $75,343 | 82% |
| Healthsmart Benefit Solutions [5446] | $19,237 | 82% |
| Luminare Health Benefits [5483] | $19,237 | 82% |
| Marpai Health [5449] | $19,237 | 82% |
| Meritain Health [5185] | $19,237 | 82% |
| Nippon Benefit Life [5201] | $19,237 | 82% |
| Starmark [5240] | $19,237 | 82% |
| Webtpa [5447] | $19,237 - $75,343 | 82% |
| Compassionate Care [5442] | $23,221 | 99% |
| Cigna | $24,699 - $82,877 | 105% |
| Medicare (plans) | $24,699 - $27,169 | 105% |
| VA Community Care Network [5403] | $24,699 | 105% |
| Amerihealth Administrators Supplemental [5512] | $25,193 | 107% |
| Amerihealth Medigap [5049] | $25,193 | 107% |
| Us Marshall Service [5429] | $25,801 | 110% |
| Wellcare Behavioral Health [5335] | $26,428 | 112% |
| Wellcare Health Plans Ip Splits [5475] | $26,428 | 112% |
| Wellcare Health Plans [5269] | $26,428 | 112% |
| Highmark Wholecare Health Plan Ip Splits [5464] | $27,169 | 116% |
| Highmark Wholecare Health Plan [5413] | $27,169 | 116% |
| UPMC [5455] | $27,169 | 116% |
| Cosmetic Surgery/Lap Band/Gastric Bypass [5289] | $29,671 | 126% |
| Cs Card Rehab Cash Pay [5497] | $29,671 | 126% |
| Cs Nutrition Consult-Initial and Follow Up [5493] | $29,671 | 126% |
| Cs Pulmonary Rehab Cash Pay [5496] | $29,671 | 126% |
| Cs Radiology Cash Pay [5498] | $29,671 | 126% |
| Cs Rehab Cash Pay [5495] | $29,671 | 126% |
| Cs Sports Performance Eval and Visits [5494] | $29,671 | 126% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $29,671 | 126% |
| Specialty Imaging [5433] | $29,671 | 126% |
| Champva [5354] | $31,029 | 132% |
| Tricare | $31,029 | 132% |
| Us Family Health Plan [5258] | $31,029 | 132% |
| Sedgwick Wtc Health Program Wc [5514] | $32,251 | 137% |
| Oxford Behavioral Health [5291] | $33,844 | 144% |
| Oxford [5024] | $33,844 | 144% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $33,844 - $34,891 | 144% |
| Wtc Health Program [5273] | $34,401 | 146% |
| Apwu Healthcare [5053] | $34,891 | 148% |
| Geha [5119] | $34,891 | 148% |
| Golden Rule Insurance [5124] | $34,891 | 148% |
| Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare [5133] | $34,891 | 148% |
| Ntca [5208] | $34,891 | 148% |
| Surest [5437] | $34,891 | 148% |
| Claim Watcher/Homestead [5488] | $46,928 | 200% |
| Fairos [5491] | $49,279 | 210% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $53,149 | 226% |
| Claimdoc [5434] | $57,020 | 243% |
| Ghi Emblem Health [5122] | $73,631 | 313% |
| Humana | $73,631 | 313% |
| Ila Local 1478-2 Welfare Fund [5448] | $73,631 | 313% |
| Oscar [5213] | $73,631 | 313% |
| Qualcare [5026] | $73,631 | 313% |
| Mvp Health Care [5197] | $75,343 | 321% |
| Nalc [5198] | $75,343 | 321% |
| Tufts Health Plan [5344] | $75,343 | 321% |
| Centivo [5405] | $76,503 - $82,877 | 325% |
| Iaa - Insurance Administrators of America [5482] | $82,877 | 353% |
| Prime Healthcare [5435] | $100,138 | 426% |