CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$25,946
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $22,467–$32,476
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$22,463
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $3,483 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $25,946 This hospital $22,463

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How this hospital compares to other OH hospitals

Highest price of the 9 OH hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $14,537 Priciest $22,463

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 OH hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $25,946 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital charges insurers about $22,463 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Coldwater, OH.

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✓ Aetna✓ Humana Blue Cross Blue ShieldCignaKaiser 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 $22,463 96%
Aetnamajor $22,463 96%
Humanamajor $22,136 94%
CareSource $22,463 - $33,803 96%
Medical Mutual $22,463 96%
Molina $21,808 - $35,984 93%
Paramount $22,245 95%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $21,808 - $35,548

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 West Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals