CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Medical City Mental Health and Wellness Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$32,849
about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $14,113–$68,011
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$57,010
Above the fair price
about $24,161 over the fair price · 2.4× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $32,849 This hospital $57,010

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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 $57,010

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 $32,849 (about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Medical City Mental Health and Wellness Center charges insurers about $57,010 — above the fair price. Located in Fort Worth, 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 $32,849. 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.

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

✓ Aetna UnitedHealthcareBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaHumanaKaiser 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 $3,646 - $6,279 16%
Molina $57,010 243%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Alliance Town Center, Fort Worth, TX 76177
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Psychiatric