CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Colleton Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 451
  • Insurance Median: $24,260
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Colleton Medical Center is $24,260. 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 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24,260

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: $24,260 (103%)
Ins. Median: $24,260 (103% 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.

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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
United $4,200 - $35,382 18%
Sc State Employees $5,704 - $53,264 24%
Absolute Total Care $15,925 - $54,578 68%
Select Health $15,999 - $16,639 68%
Arcadian $20,444 - $24,370 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20,444 - $92,880 87%
Hospice Care $20,444 - $24,370 87%
Humana $20,444 - $24,370 87%
Odyssey Hospice $20,444 - $24,370 87%
Regency Hospice $20,444 - $24,370 87%
United Behavioral Health $20,444 - $24,370 87%
United Hospice $20,444 - $24,370 87%
Aetna $20,648 - $24,614 88%
Clover $20,853 - $24,857 89%
Devoted Health $20,853 - $24,857 89%
Molina $20,853 - $27,739 89%
Wellcare $20,853 - $24,857 89%
Boldage Pace $21,057 - $25,101 90%
Apex Health $21,262 90%
Eon Health $21,262 - $25,345 90%
Nhc Advantage $21,262 - $25,345 90%
Pruitt Health $21,262 - $25,345 90%
Cigna $21,466 - $25,589 91%
Universal Healthcare Group $22,079 - $26,320 94%
Corvel Corporation $28,049 - $33,436 119%
Employer'S Health Network $28,049 - $33,436 119%
Prime Health $28,049 - $33,436 119%
Heritage Summit $30,052 - $35,824 128%
Medical Development $30,666 130%
Seven Corners $35,777 - $42,648 152%
Naphcare $39,865 - $47,522 170%
Blue Choice Health Plan $48,558 - $50,744 207%
Multiplan $55,230 - $57,818 235%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC 29488
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals