CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 451
  • Insurance Median: $45,965
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is $45,965. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $23,503.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 89Th Avenue and Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45,965

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%)
Insurance Median: $45,965 (196%)
Ins. Median: $45,965 (196% 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
World Trade Center Program $4,583 19%
Healthfirst $21,197 - $44,626 90%
Emblemhealth $44,306 189%
Aetna $44,626 - $56,070 190%
Beacon Health Strategies $44,626 190%
Centerlight Healthcare $44,626 190%
Elderplan $44,626 190%
Empire $44,626 190%
Fidelis $44,626 190%
Ghi $44,626 - $68,284 190%
Hip $44,626 - $56,267 190%
Metroplus $44,626 - $49,089 190%
UnitedHealthcare $44,626 - $48,706 190%
Wellcare of Ny $44,626 190%
Vns $45,519 194%
Empire - Healthplus D $45,965 196%
Villagecaremax $46,858 199%
Humana $47,527 202%
Hamaspik Choice $49,089 209%
Senior Whole Health $49,089 209%
Centers Plan for Healthy Living $49,981 213%
1999 National Benefit Fund $50,404 214%
Magnacare $51,320 218%
Cigna $54,866 233%
Centivo $57,763 246%
Oscar $59,128 252%
Create Health Plan $73,163 311%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 89Th Avenue and Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY 11418
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals