CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$32,939
about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $16,262–$40,696
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$33,792
About the fair price
about $853 over the fair price · 1.4× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $32,939 This hospital $33,792

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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 $33,792

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 $32,939 (about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate). St Jude Childrens Research Hospital charges insurers about $33,792 — about the fair price. Located in Memphis, TN.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Cigna AetnaHumanaKaiser 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 $33,792 144%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $26,894 - $38,843 114%
Cignamajor $49,376 210%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $17,335 - $37,560

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens