CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: MUSC Health Marion Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$29,784
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $24,104–$40,663
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$24,830
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $4,954 under the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $29,784 This hospital $24,830

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How this hospital compares to other SC hospitals

On the higher side — 7 of 8 other SC hospitals charge less.

Cheapest $18,320 Priciest $25,038

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $29,784 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). MUSC Health Marion Medical Center charges insurers about $24,830 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Mullins, SC.

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 $24,344 - $26,778 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $21,599 - $49,857 92%
Aetnamajor $24,830 106%
Cignamajor $24,830 106%
Humanamajor $24,344 104%
Molina $24,830 - $26,778 106%
WellCare $24,830 106%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $26,169

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2829 E Hwy 76, Mullins, SC 29574
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals