CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$29,659
about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $12,686–$47,582
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$29,546
About the fair price
about $113 under the fair price · 1.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $29,659 This hospital $29,546

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How this hospital compares to other WI hospitals

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

Cheapest $15,202 Priciest $29,546

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

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $29,659 (about 1.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus charges insurers about $29,546 — about the fair price. Located in Appleton, WI.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

UnitedHealthcareBlue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaCignaHumanaKaiser 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
Molina $44,319 189%
WellCare $22,159 94%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $29,546
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1506 S Oneida St, Appleton, WI 54915
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals