CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Virginia Hospital Center

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$33,345
about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $25,875–$57,443
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$24,117
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $9,228 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $33,345 This hospital $24,117

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How this hospital compares to other VA hospitals

One of the lower prices — 6 of 8 other VA hospitals charge more for the same procedure.

Cheapest $23,769 Priciest $26,406

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 VA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $33,345 (about 1.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Virginia Hospital Center charges insurers about $24,117 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Arlington, VA.

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 $24,117 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $24,117 - $44,408 103%
Aetnamajor $24,117 103%
Cignamajor $24,117 103%
Humanamajor $24,117 103%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1701 North George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22205
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals