CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ascension St John Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 451
Insurance Median: $20,035
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Ascension St John Medical Center is $20,035. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $23,503.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1923 South Utica Avenue, Tulsa, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20,035

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%)

Insurance Median: $20,035 (85%)

Ins. Median: $20,035 (85% 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.

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
Communitycare (Select)	$2,735 - $30,052	12%
Communitycare (Standard)	$2,735 - $22,038	12%
Pcc	$6,089	26%
Aetna	$6,781 - $11,033	29%
Medica	$8,300	35%
Cigna	$8,761	37%
First Health	$11,000	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$13,440 - $20,636	57%
Champva	$20,035	85%
Community Care - St John Network Senior - Govt	$20,035	85%
Communitycare Senior	$20,035	85%
Life Pace	$20,035	85%
Longevity Health Plan Of Oklahoma	$20,035	85%
Medicare (plans)	$20,035	85%
Va Community Care Network	$20,035	85%
Veterans Administration	$20,035	85%
Humana	$20,235	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21,036	89%
Community Care (Select) 7/1/13	$24,042	102%
Ccl&H	$26,045	111%
Smarthealth	$28,048	119%
Community Care Smarthealth	$30,052	128%
Connect Health Benefit	$40,069	170%
Evolutions	$40,069	170%
Kempton Group Administrators	$45,078	192%

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 $X.
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 Ascension St John 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.