CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$28,158
about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $18,969–$34,195
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$21,393
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $6,765 under the fair price · 0.9× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $28,158 This hospital $21,393

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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 $21,393

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 $28,158 (about 1.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi charges insurers about $21,393 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Corpus Christi, TX.

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 $3,885 - $19,809 17%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $19,809 - $34,100 84%
Aetnamajor $2,828 - $45,138 12%
Cignamajor $27,009 - $33,026 115%
Humanamajor $19,809 - $46,089 84%
Amerigroup $21,393 91%
Cigna HealthSpring $19,809 84%
Devoted Health $21,393 91%
Healthcare Highways $3,503 15%
Molina $19,809 84%
WellCare $19,809 84%
+ 10 smaller / regional plans $4,190 - $27,732
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Military & VA.
Excludes 4 rental-network / third-party entries (e.g. Multiplan, PHCS) — these are pricing networks, not insurers.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Elizabeth Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals