CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Parkwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,037
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $22,963–$30,581
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$21,640
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $6,397 under the fair price · 0.9× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,037 This hospital $21,640

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How this hospital compares to other TN hospitals

On the higher side — 6 of 8 other TN hospitals charge less.

Cheapest $15,440 Priciest $22,851

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $28,037 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Parkwest Medical Center charges insurers about $21,640 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Knoxville, TN.

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 $11,196 - $47,549 48%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $14,504 - $40,933 62%
Aetnamajor $3,825 - $21,640 16%
Cignamajor $2,549 - $21,640 11%
Humanamajor $21,228 90%
Ambetter (Centene) $2,920 12%
Devoted Health $21,640 92%
WellCare $21,640 92%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $21,640
Government programs also on file: Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals