CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$34,729
about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $30,390–$50,402
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$50,431
Above the fair price
about $15,702 over the fair price · 2.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $34,729 This hospital $50,431

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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 $50,431

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 $34,729 (about 1.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake charges insurers about $50,431 — above the fair price. Located in Rice Lake, WI.

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 $34,729. 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

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield UnitedHealthcareAetnaCignaHumanaKaiser 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
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $27,571 - $60,270 117%
Security Health Plan $26,768 - $55,445 114%
+ 3 smaller / regional plans $28,374 - $55,866
Government programs also on file: Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 West Stout Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals