CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,364
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $21,635–$33,089
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$23,507
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $4,857 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,364 This hospital $23,507

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How this hospital compares to other TX hospitals

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

Cheapest $12,081 Priciest $23,507

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $28,364 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). University Medical Center of El Paso charges insurers about $23,507 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in El Paso, TX.

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

✓ Aetna✓ Cigna UnitedHealthcareBlue Cross Blue ShieldHumanaKaiser 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
Aetnamajor $23,507 - $88,762 100%
Cignamajor $29,313 125%
Amerigroup $23,507 100%
Health Net $28,781 122%
Molina $23,507 100%
WellCare $23,507 100%
WellMed $23,507 100%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $23,507
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals