CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$31,630
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $25,647–$54,810
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$51,008
Above the fair price
about $19,378 over the fair price · 2.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $31,630 This hospital $51,008

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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 $51,008

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 $31,630 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. charges insurers about $51,008 — above the fair price. Located in Dallas, TX.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $31,630. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

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 $28,309 - $103,405 120%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $26,779 - $101,316 114%
Aetnamajor $23,784 - $91,741 101%
Cignamajor $72,830 310%
Humanamajor $26,524 113%
Ambetter (Centene) $51,008 217%
Molina $26,779 114%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $25,504 - $26,779

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals