CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Bertrand Chaffee Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 451
Insurance Median: $29,002
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is $29,002. 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 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 224 East Main Street, Springville, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$29,002

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: $29,002 (123%)

Ins. Median: $29,002 (123% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicare (plans)	$28,422 - $29,002	121%
Advantra-Mcr Advantage	$29,002	123%
Aetna	$29,002	123%
Centers Plan Hlty Living	$29,002	123%
Champva	$29,002	123%
Cigna	$29,002	123%
Ctrs Plan For Hlthy Livng	$29,002	123%
Geisinger Health Plan	$29,002	123%
Humana	$29,002 - $29,440	123%
Lifetime Benefits	$29,002	123%
Mutual Of Omaha	$29,002	123%
Nova Healthcare	$29,002	123%
Optimum Healthcare - Mcr	$29,002	123%
Todays Option - Amer Prog	$29,002	123%
Tricare	$29,002	123%
United Hc Mcr Solutions	$29,002	123%
UnitedHealthcare	$29,002 - $29,440	123%
Univera Senior Choice	$29,002	123%
Wellcare	$29,002	123%
Iha Encompass 65	$29,872	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32,223	137%
Senior Blue - Bc	$32,223	137%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 451.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 451.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.