Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)
Facility: Carson Valley Health
Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)
Highest price of the 9 NV hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.
Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 NV hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.
A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $32,256 (about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Carson Valley Health charges insurers about $39,667 — above the fair price. Located in Gardnerville, NV.
This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less
Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $32,256. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.
What each insurance company pays
Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.
2 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
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 | $5,408 | 23% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $35,795 - $43,540 | 152% |
| + 1 smaller / regional plan | $6,334 - $8,446 |
Self-Pay How to get the cash price
Insurance Before you use insurance
Estimate your out-of-pocket cost
A rough estimate of what you’d pay with insurance (deductible + coinsurance) versus paying the cash price yourself.
Other Procedures at Carson Valley Health
Compare: Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at other NV hospitals
- Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - San Martin Campus · Las Vegas $25,272
- Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus · Henderson $25,465
- Northern Nevada Medical Center · Sparks $29,103
- Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center · Las Vegas $29,145
- Summerlin Hospital Medical Center · Las Vegas $30,289
- Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center · Las Vegas $30,289
- Henderson Hospital · Henderson $30,289
- West Henderson Hospital · Henderson $30,289
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.