CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Stafford Hospital, LLC

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
$29,167
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $4,178 under the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $33,345 This hospital $29,167

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How this hospital compares to other VA hospitals

Highest price of the 9 VA hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $23,769 Priciest $29,167

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). Stafford Hospital, LLC charges insurers about $29,167 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Stafford, VA.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana✓ Kaiser Permanente UnitedHealthcareAetnaCigna

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
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $29,167 - $40,492 124%
Humanamajor $25,164 107%
Kaiser Permanentemajor $26,925 - $35,564 115%
Molina $26,171 111%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 Hospital Center Boulevard, Stafford, VA 22554
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals