CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Uh St John Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$26,078
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $14,981–$35,205
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$36,015
Above the fair price
about $9,937 over the fair price · 1.5× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $26,078 This hospital $36,015

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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 $36,015

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 $26,078 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Uh St John Medical Center charges insurers about $36,015 — above the fair price. Located in Westlake, OH.

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 $26,078. 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.

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Cigna✓ Humana Kaiser 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 $36,015 153%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $19,288 - $36,015 82%
Aetnamajor $36,015 - $64,106 153%
Cignamajor $23,571 - $36,015 100%
Humanamajor $36,015 153%
Ambetter (Centene) $64,826 276%
CareSource $64,826 276%
Devoted Health $36,015 153%
Medical Mutual $32,752 - $40,029 139%
Molina $36,015 153%
Paramount $37,095 158%
WellCare $36,015 153%
+ 8 smaller / regional plans $10,978 - $40,118

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 29000 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals