CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$31,995
about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $28,376–$47,971
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$36,864
Above the fair price
about $4,869 over the fair price · 1.6× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $31,995 This hospital $36,864

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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 $36,864

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 $31,995 (about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford charges insurers about $36,864 — above the fair price. Located in Bedford, 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 $31,995. 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 $36,211 - $107,506 154%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $32,623 - $162,907 139%
Aetnamajor $52,471 - $69,960 223%
Cignamajor $84,144 - $98,375 358%
Humanamajor $33,928 144%
Amerigroup $34,254 146%
Cigna HealthSpring $33,275 142%
Molina $34,254 146%
WellCare $34,254 - $35,885 146%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $32,623 - $62,555

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals