CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$30,167
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $19,884–$38,432
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$38,458
Above the fair price
about $8,291 over the fair price · 1.6× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $30,167 This hospital $38,458

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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 $38,458

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 $30,167 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Arnot Ogden Medical Center charges insurers about $38,458 — above the fair price. Located in Elmira, 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 $30,167. 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.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna CignaHumanaKaiser 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 $6,929 - $23,970 29%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $38,458 164%
Aetnamajor $28,079 - $38,458 119%
Fidelis Care $42,304 180%
Geisinger $39,653 - $86,519 169%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $24,522

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY 14905
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals