Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)
Facility: Ascension Providence
Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)
On the higher side — 7 of 8 other TX hospitals charge less.
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 $30,061 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Ascension Providence charges insurers about $20,638 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Waco, 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
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 | $20,638 | 88% |
| Aetnamajor | $20,638 | 88% |
| Ambetter (Centene) | $30,349 | 129% |
| + 3 smaller / regional plans | $6,439 - $28,326 |
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Other Procedures at Ascension Providence
Compare: Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at other TX hospitals
- Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas · Dallas $12,081
- Childrens Medical Center Plano · Plano $12,081
- Burleson St Joseph Health Center · Caldwell $20,211
- Ascension Seton Southwest · Austin $20,240
- Ascension Seton Hays · Kyle $20,376
- Christus Mother Frances Hospital · Tyler $20,481
- Ascension Seton Northwest · Austin $20,494
- Freestone Medical Center · Fairfield $20,826
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.