CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Westchester Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 451
Insurance Median: $76,127
Cash Discount Price: $177,581
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Westchester Medical Center is $76,127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $177,581. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $23,503.93, this hospital’s rate is 3.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$177,581

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$76,127

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $177,581 (756%)

Insurance Median: $76,127 (324%)

Cash: $177,581 (756% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $76,127 (324% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 324% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 224%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Emblem	$12,065 - $165,309	51%
Va	$25,360	108%
Cdphp	$35,669 - $166,466	152%
Aetna	$36,228 - $148,976	154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36,228 - $170,746	154%
Cigna	$36,228 - $162,757	154%
Health First	$36,228	154%
Magnacare	$36,228 - $206,591	154%
Mvp	$36,228 - $140,199	154%
Non Contracted	$36,228	154%
Oxford	$36,228 - $128,911	154%
Partners Health Plan	$36,228	154%
Todays Options	$36,228	154%
UnitedHealthcare	$36,228 - $128,911	154%
Wellcare	$36,228 - $67,022	154%
Oscar	$37,315	159%
Vns Choice	$37,315	159%
Molina	$38,040	162%
Tricare	$50,147	213%

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 $177,581.
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 Westchester Medical Center 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.