CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: St Lukes Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,863
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $24,357–$36,530
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$31,506
About the fair price
about $2,643 over the fair price · 1.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,863 This hospital $31,506

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How this hospital compares to other PA hospitals

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

Cheapest $11,459 Priciest $31,506

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $28,863 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). St Lukes Hospital charges insurers about $31,506 — about the fair price. Located in Bethlehem, PA.

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 $32,717 139%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $18,891 - $64,868 80%
Aetnamajor $30,900 - $53,320 131%
Cignamajor $48,905 208%
Humanamajor $31,506 134%
Geisinger $30,900 131%
UPMC Health Plan $31,809 135%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals