CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$25,986
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $14,980–$33,898
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$29,255
About the fair price
about $3,269 over the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $25,986 This hospital $29,255

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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 $29,255

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 $25,986 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center charges insurers about $29,255 — about the fair price. Located in Elyria, OH.

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 $21,039 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $21,039 - $38,378 90%
Aetnamajor $21,039 - $41,260 90%
Cignamajor $21,039 - $30,863 90%
Humanamajor $21,039 90%
Ambetter (Centene) $37,871 161%
CareSource $37,871 161%
Devoted Health $21,039 90%
Medical Mutual $21,039 - $43,744 90%
Molina $21,039 90%
Paramount $21,670 92%
WellCare $21,039 90%
+ 8 smaller / regional plans $21,039 - $40,118

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 630 East River Street, Elyria, OH 44035
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals