CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Carson Valley Health

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$32,256
about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $13,660–$39,717
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$39,667
Above the fair price
about $7,411 over the fair price · 1.7× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $32,256 This hospital $39,667

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How this hospital compares to other NV hospitals

Highest price of the 9 NV hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $25,272 Priciest $39,667

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield AetnaCignaHumanaKaiser 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 $5,408 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $35,795 - $43,540 152%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $6,334 - $8,446

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1107 Highway 395, Gardnerville, NV 89410
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals