CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Van Wert County Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$25,575
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $25,184–$27,004
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$25,252
About the fair price
about $323 under the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $25,575 This hospital $25,252

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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 $25,252

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 $25,575 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Van Wert County Hospital charges insurers about $25,252 — about the fair price. Located in Van Wert, OH.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser 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 $25,252 107%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $25,757 110%
Aetnamajor $25,252 107%
Humanamajor $25,252 107%
CareSource $25,504 109%
Devoted Health $25,252 107%
Medical Mutual $25,252 107%
Molina $25,252 107%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $25,252

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1250 S Washington Street, Van Wert, OH 45891
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals