Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)
Facility: The Miriam Hospital
Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)
On the higher side — 2 of 3 other RI hospitals charge less.
Black dot = this hospital, among the 4 RI hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.
A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $31,027 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). The Miriam Hospital charges insurers about $31,756 — about the fair price. Located in Providence, RI.
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
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 | $31,756 - $63,710 | 135% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $22,734 - $31,756 | 97% |
| Aetnamajor | $32,470 - $76,186 | 138% |
| Cignamajor | $31,756 | 135% |
| Harvard Pilgrim | $31,756 | 135% |
| Tufts Health Plan | $31,756 | 135% |
| WellCare | $31,756 | 135% |
| + 3 smaller / regional plans | $31,756 - $37,345 |
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Other Procedures at The Miriam Hospital
Compare: Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at other RI hospitals
- South County Hospital Inc · Wakefield $22,536
- Newport Hospital · Newport $27,098
- Rhode Island Hospital · Providence $35,510
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.