CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Southern Ocean Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 451
Insurance Median: $26,633
Cash Discount Price: $22,377
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Southern Ocean Medical Center is $26,633. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22,377. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $23,503.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1140 Rt 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$22,377

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26,633

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: $22,377 (95%)

Insurance Median: $26,633 (113%)

Cash: $22,377 (95% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26,633 (113% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Horizon	$6,542 - $8,719	28%
Vaccn	$22,377	95%
Aetna	$24,322 - $97,866	103%
Amerigroup	$24,322	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24,322	103%
Wellcare	$24,322	103%
United Community/Americhoice	$25,538	109%
Clover	$26,754	114%
Seoul Medical Group	$27,241	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$29,186 - $117,586	124%
Karna	$34,105	145%
Cigna	$89,710 - $103,020	382%
Oxford	$100,835	429%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $22,377.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 451.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Southern Ocean Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 451.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.