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Spinal fusion (non-cervical) w MCC
MS-DRG 459 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in TX
Hospitals
57
Min
$39,448
Median
$69,759
Max
$153,070
Range multiplier
3.9×
By payer (40 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 50 | 244 | $35,021 | $73,572 | $190,559 | 5.4× |
| Humana | 35 | 42 | $35,308 | $35,308 | $127,768 | 3.6× |
| Aetna | 35 | 36 | $39,448 | $91,851 | $158,512 | 4.0× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 16 | 36 | $37,476 | $64,405 | $174,045 | 4.6× |
| Medicare | 9 | 33 | $38,849 | $46,450 | $57,104 | 1.5× |
| private health care system | 23 | 23 | $36,099 | $36,099 | $36,099 | 1.0× |
| healthsmart | 20 | 20 | $36,390 | $36,390 | $36,390 | 1.0× |
| employers health network | 14 | 14 | $67,510 | $67,510 | $67,510 | 1.0× |
| Cigna | 8 | 9 | $65.00 | $59,731 | $203,280 | 3127.4× |
| commercial | entrust | all plans | 8 | 8 | $94,067 | $103,675 | $125,154 | 1.3× |
| commercial | community health choice | exchange | 7 | 7 | $47,872 | $64,739 | $71,380 | 1.5× |
| commercial | phcs | all plans | 6 | 6 | $124,422 | $126,611 | $126,611 | 1.0× |
| commercial | independent med system | all plans | 5 | 5 | $89,094 | $89,094 | $89,094 | 1.0× |
| commercial | harris health | ers | 5 | 5 | $61,882 | $68,751 | $71,380 | 1.2× |
| commercial | kelseycare | exchange | 5 | 5 | $55,694 | $61,876 | $64,242 | 1.2× |
| commercial | nxhealth | all plans | 5 | 5 | $137,237 | $152,860 | $154,658 | 1.1× |
| commercial | renaissance | all plans | 5 | 5 | $29,703 | $33,001 | $34,263 | 1.2× |
| commercial | superior health plan | all plans | 5 | 5 | $61,882 | $68,751 | $71,380 | 1.2× |
| optum | 2 | 4 | $95,494 | $95,494 | $95,494 | 1.0× |
| commercial | healthsmart | ap3 | 4 | 4 | $48,909 | $48,909 | $48,909 | 1.0× |
| Ambetter | 3 | 3 | $66,168 | $68,199 | $68,199 | 1.0× |
| corvel | 2 | 2 | $43,988 | $43,988 | $43,988 | 1.0× |
| sedgwick | 2 | 2 | $52,151 | $52,151 | $52,151 | 1.0× |
| careworks fka rockport | 2 | 2 | $52,151 | $52,151 | $52,151 | 1.0× |
| injury management organization | 2 | 2 | $52,151 | $52,151 | $52,151 | 1.0× |
| procare advantage | 2 | 2 | $44,089 | $44,089 | $44,089 | 1.0× |
| american health plan | 2 | 2 | $44,089 | $44,089 | $44,089 | 1.0× |
| commercial | ellwood | all plans | 2 | 2 | $141,101 | $141,101 | $141,101 | 1.0× |
| wellpoint | 1 | 1 | $86,220 | $86,220 | $86,220 | 1.0× |
| capstar | 1 | 1 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 | 1.0× |
| commercial | employerdirect | all plans | 1 | 1 | $64,168 | $64,168 | $64,168 | 1.0× |
| commercial | healthsmart | ppo | 1 | 1 | $48,909 | $48,909 | $48,909 | 1.0× |
| commercial | tch | transplant | 1 | 1 | $41,757 | $41,757 | $41,757 | 1.0× |
| first choice | 1 | 1 | $154,376 | $154,376 | $154,376 | 1.0× |
| First Health | 1 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1.0× |
| healthchoice | 1 | 1 | $78,075 | $78,075 | $78,075 | 1.0× |
| omni | 1 | 1 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 1.0× |
| Oscar Health | 1 | 1 | $46,864 | $46,864 | $46,864 | 1.0× |
| providence health plan | 1 | 1 | $141,404 | $141,404 | $141,404 | 1.0× |
| superior health plan | 1 | 1 | $139,278 | $139,278 | $139,278 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview | TX | 4 | — | — | $65.00 | $97,218 | $122,404 |
| River Crest Hospital | San Angelo | TX | 1 | — | — | $78,022 | $82,653 | $82,653 |
| San Angelo Community Medical Center | San Angelo | TX | 1 | — | — | $78,022 | $82,653 | $82,653 |
| Big Spring State Hospital | Big Springs | TX | 1 | — | — | $78,022 | $82,653 | $82,653 |
| Shannon Medical Center | San Angelo | TX | 1 | — | — | $78,022 | $82,653 | $82,653 |
| Baylor University Medical Ctr | Dallas | TX | 7 | — | — | $35,308 | $80,553 | $103,364 |
| Baylor S&W Medical Center - Plano | Plano | TX | 7 | — | — | $35,308 | $80,553 | $103,364 |
| Round Rock Hospital | Round Rock | TX | 5 | — | — | $35,308 | $73,572 | $91,851 |
| Scott And White Memorial Hospital | Temple | TX | 6 | — | — | $35,308 | $73,572 | $91,851 |
| Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center | Waco | TX | 5 | — | — | $35,308 | $73,572 | $91,851 |
| Scott & White Hospital Brenham | Brenham | TX | 5 | — | — | $35,308 | $73,572 | $91,851 |
| Scott And White Hospital Taylor | Taylor | TX | 4 | — | — | $35,308 | $73,572 | $91,851 |
| Mid Coast Medical Center-Central | Llano | TX | 4 | — | — | $35,308 | $73,572 | $91,851 |
| Baylor Scott & White - Marble Falls | Marble Falls | TX | 5 | — | — | $35,308 | $73,572 | $91,851 |
| Baylor Scott & White Pflugerville | Pflugerville | TX | 5 | — | — | $35,308 | $73,572 | $91,851 |
| Baylor Scott & White - Buda | Buda | TX | 4 | — | — | $35,308 | $73,572 | $91,851 |
| Bsw Medical Center - Austin | Austin | TX | 4 | — | — | $35,308 | $73,572 | $91,851 |
| College Station Hospital | College Station | TX | 6 | — | — | $35,308 | $72,673 | $91,851 |
| Baylor Heart And Vascular Hospital | Dallas | TX | 5 | — | — | $35,308 | $72,007 | $107,476 |
| Tchd D/B/A Jps Health Network | Fort Worth | TX | 4 | — | — | $52,436 | $69,934 | $139,278 |
| Baylor Scott & White Wmc - Brenham | Brenham | TX | 6 | — | — | $35,308 | $69,759 | $107,476 |
| The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano | Plano | TX | 6 | — | — | $35,308 | $69,759 | $107,476 |
| The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton | Denton | TX | 6 | — | — | $35,308 | $69,759 | $107,476 |
| Baylor S&W All Saints Medical Center | Fort Worth | TX | 6 | — | — | $35,308 | $68,382 | $103,364 |
| Baylor S&W Medical Center - Irving | Irving | TX | 6 | — | — | $35,308 | $68,382 | $103,364 |
| Baylor Medical Center-Grapevine | Grapevine | TX | 6 | — | — | $35,308 | $68,382 | $103,364 |
| Baylor S&W Medical Center - Mckinney | Mckinney | TX | 6 | — | — | $35,308 | $68,382 | $103,364 |
| Centennial Medical Center | Frisco | TX | 6 | — | — | $35,308 | $65,965 | $96,148 |
| Baylor Scott & White Mc- Lake Pointe | Rowlett | TX | 6 | — | — | $35,308 | $65,965 | $96,148 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Baylor Med Ctr | Houston | TX | 16 | — | — | $34,263 | $57,104 | $154,658 |
| Madison St. Joseph Health Center | Madisonville | TX | 2 | — | — | $42,098 | $56,139 | $90,879 |
| Grimes St. Joseph Health Center | Navasota | TX | 2 | — | — | $42,098 | $56,139 | $90,879 |
| College Station Medical Center | College Station | TX | 8 | — | — | $42,098 | $56,139 | $152,860 |
| St. Joseph Regional Health Center | Bryan | TX | 8 | — | — | $42,098 | $56,139 | $152,860 |
| St. Lukes Patients Medical Center | Pasadena | TX | 8 | — | — | $43,160 | $55,386 | $124,422 |
| St Lukes Hospital At The Vintage | Houston | TX | 16 | — | — | $33,001 | $54,092 | $148,961 |
| St Lukes Health Memorial San August | San Augustine | TX | 2 | — | — | $45,776 | $53,287 | $60,798 |
| Burleson St. Joseph Health Center | Caldwell | TX | 1 | — | — | $42,098 | $53,184 | $59,095 |
| Baylor Scott And White Mc At Sunnyva | Sunnyvale | TX | 2 | — | — | $39,082 | $50,990 | $88,256 |
| St. Lukes Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land | TX | 14 | — | — | $33,662 | $50,026 | $126,611 |
| St. Lukes The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands | TX | 15 | — | — | $30,403 | $48,836 | $137,237 |
| St. Lukes Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands | TX | 15 | — | — | $29,703 | $47,442 | $126,611 |
| Brazosport Regional Health System | Lake Jackson | TX | 8 | — | — | $35,021 | $47,166 | $127,768 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Mem Livingston | Livingston | TX | 6 | — | — | $43,341 | $45,623 | $59,731 |
| Texas Spine And Joint Hospital | Tyler | TX | 8 | — | — | $36,390 | $44,089 | $52,151 |
| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care | Temple | TX | 8 | — | — | $36,390 | $44,089 | $52,151 |
| Heritage Park Surgical Hospital | Sherman | TX | 2 | — | — | $39,082 | $43,707 | $78,075 |
| Baylor Orthopedic And Spine Hospital | Arlington | TX | 2 | — | — | $35,308 | $41,086 | $46,864 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin | TX | 6 | — | — | $37,476 | $39,448 | $59,731 |
| Methodist Hospital For Surgery | Addison | TX | 1 | $128,955 | $64,478 | $99,044 | $153,070 | $170,077 |
| Hospitals Of Providence East Campus | El Paso | TX | 7 | — | — | $70.00 | $153,042 | $203,280 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland | TX | 1 | — | — | $98,535 | $114,867 | $137,853 |
| Navarro Regional Hospital | Corsicana | TX | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Longview Regional Medical Center | Longview | TX | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Houston | TX | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Laredo Medical Center | Laredo | TX | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| The Medical Ctr Of Southeast Texas | Port Arthur | TX | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
Median is taken across all payer × plan combinations the hospital publishes. Cash and gross are the latest snapshot values. Range multiplier (max ÷ min) is a quick way to see which hospitals or payers vary the most.