CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$29,638
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $24,185–$35,753
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$21,702
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $7,936 under the fair price · 0.9× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $29,638 This hospital $21,702

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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 $21,702

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 $29,638 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs charges insurers about $21,702 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Sulphur Springs, 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 $20,970 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $20,970 - $28,444 89%
Aetnamajor $21,180 90%
Cignamajor $20,970 89%
Humanamajor $20,970 89%
Amerigroup $22,648 96%
Healthcare Highways $25,811 110%
WellCare $20,970 89%
+ 8 smaller / regional plans $19,922 - $29,358
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Military & VA.
Excludes 2 rental-network / third-party entries (e.g. Multiplan, PHCS) — these are pricing networks, not insurers.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 115 Airport Rd, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals