CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,309
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $16,094–$42,100
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$28,036
About the fair price
about $273 under the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,309 This hospital $28,036 Cash price $28,884

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How this hospital compares to other TN hospitals

Highest price of the 9 TN hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $15,440 Priciest $28,036

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 $28,309 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery charges insurers about $28,036, or about $28,884 in cash — about the fair price. Located in Nashville, TN.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

2 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield AetnaCignaHumanaKaiser 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 $13,773 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $20,932 - $42,479 89%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2011 Murphy Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals