CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Richmond University Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$35,427
about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $26,195–$58,768
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$43,312
Above the fair price
about $7,885 over the fair price · 1.8× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $35,427 This hospital $43,312

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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 $43,312

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 $35,427 (about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Richmond University Medical Center charges insurers about $43,312 — above the fair price. Located in Staten Island, NY.

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 $35,427. 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✓ Cigna Blue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaHumanaKaiser 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 $43,312 - $57,375 184%
Cignamajor $40,834 174%
MagnaCare $77,150 328%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 355 Bard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals