CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: MUSC Health Florence Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,140
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $25,131–$35,721
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$24,371
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $3,769 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,140 This hospital $24,371

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How this hospital compares to other SC hospitals

On the higher side — 6 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 $28,140 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). MUSC Health Florence Medical Center charges insurers about $24,371 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Florence, 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 $22,670 - $24,937 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $22,670 - $88,805 96%
Aetnamajor $23,124 98%
Cignamajor $23,124 - $44,460 98%
Humanamajor $22,670 96%
Clover Health $23,124 98%
Molina $23,124 - $24,937 98%
WellCare $23,124 98%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $24,371

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 805 Pamplico Hwy Box 100550, Florence, SC 29505
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals