CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$25,480
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $9,832–$52,173
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$12,081
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $13,399 under the fair price · 0.5× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $25,480 This hospital $12,081

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How this hospital compares to other TX hospitals

Lowest price of the 9 TX hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

Cheapest $12,081 Priciest $20,826

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 $25,480 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas charges insurers about $12,081 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Dallas, TX.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

2 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Aetna✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaKaiser 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
Aetnamajor $12,081 51%
Humanamajor $12,081 51%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $12,081
Government programs also on file: Medicaid.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens