CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Park Place Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 451
Insurance Median: $20,331
Cash Discount Price: $19,596
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) at Park Place Surgical Hospital is $20,331. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19,596. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $23,503.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4811 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$19,596

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20,331

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$23,503.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $23,503.93 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $19,596 (83%)

Insurance Median: $20,331 (87%)

Cash: $19,596 (83% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20,331 (87% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $23,503.93 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$15,739 - $20,513	67%
Medicare (plans)	$18,860 - $20,331	80%
UnitedHealthcare	$20,294 - $21,243	86%
Humana	$20,331 - $22,876	87%
Triwest	$20,331	87%
Healthy Blue	$20,331	87%
Veterans Affairs	$20,331	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21,636 - $22,134	92%
Cigna	$22,219 - $23,259	95%
Vantage Health Plans, Inc	$28,463	121%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $19,596.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 451.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Park Place Surgical Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 451.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.