CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Kaleida Health

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$32,813
about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $16,007–$45,033
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$37,199
About the fair price
about $4,386 over the fair price · 1.6× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $32,813 This hospital $37,199

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How this hospital compares to other NY hospitals

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

Cheapest $24,445 Priciest $37,199

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 NY hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $32,813 (about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Kaleida Health charges insurers about $37,199 — about the fair price. Located in Buffalo, NY.

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 $37,199 - $37,943 158%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $37,199 158%
Aetnamajor $39,431 - $66,632 168%
Cignamajor $37,199 158%
Fidelis Care $39,059 166%
Independent Health $35,934 - $37,199 153%
MagnaCare $42,300 - $55,905 180%
UPMC Health Plan $40,175 171%
WellCare $37,199 158%
+ 7 smaller / regional plans $36,455 - $45,757
Government programs also on file: Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals