CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Christus Spohn Hospital Alice

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 451
Insurance Median: $20,592
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Christus Spohn Hospital Alice is $20,592. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $23,503.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 E Main Street, Alice, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20,592

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$23,503.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $23,503.93 (100%)

Insurance Median: $20,592 (88%)

Ins. Median: $20,592 (88% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $23,503.93 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$2,828 - $45,138	12%
Healthcare Highways	$3,503	15%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,885 - $20,592	17%
Five Point Credit Union	$4,190 - $10,056	18%
Multiplan	$9,371	40%
Phcs	$9,371	40%
Christus Health	$19,563 - $28,829	83%
Allwell	$20,592	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20,592 - $44,210	88%
Coventry	$20,592	88%
Humana	$20,592 - $46,089	88%
Molina	$20,592	88%
Superior	$20,592	88%
Texas Healthspring	$20,592	88%
Triwest	$20,592	88%
Wellcare	$20,592	88%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$21,210	90%
Texas Independence Health Plan	$21,210	90%
Shared Health Insurance Company	$21,622	92%
Us Imaging Network	$22,034	94%
Amerigroup	$22,240	95%
Devoted Health Plan	$22,240	95%
Imperial Health Plan	$22,652	96%
Medicare (plans)	$22,652	96%
Procare Advantage	$22,652	96%
Cigna	$27,009 - $33,026	115%
Naphcare Inc.	$47,363	202%
Healthsmart	$60,728	258%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 451.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Christus Spohn Hospital Alice is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 451.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.