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MS-DRG 451
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke's median $27,858 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $27,846 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Cigna | $45,275 | 1.9× | 4 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $27,309 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $27,858 | 1.1× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $43,636 | 1.8× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Swedish median $27,916 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $27,368 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Cigna | $45,275 | 1.9× | 4 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $26,930 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $27,916 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $42,258 | 1.7× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge median $28,792 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $27,201 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Cigna | $45,275 | 1.9× | 4 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $28,792 | 1.2× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $27,745 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $45,374 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Hca Healthone Rose median $29,076 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $26,119 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Cigna | $45,275 | 1.9× | 4 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $29,076 | 1.2× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $26,642 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $44,796 | 1.8× | 2 |
| Uchealth Broomfield Hospital median $48,390 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2025-11-01 | |||
| Aetna | $90,160 | 3.7× | 1 |
| Cigna | $31,981 | 1.3× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $29,192 | 1.2× | 5 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $64,798 | 2.7× | 2 |
| Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital median $63,529 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2025-11-01 | |||
| Aetna | $90,160 | 3.7× | 1 |
| Cigna | $49,328 | 2.0× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $62,732 | 2.6× | 6 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $64,326 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Lutheran Medical Center median $63,884 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2026-03-22 | |||
| Aetna | $74,180 | 3.0× | 16 |
| Cigna | $57,745 | 2.4× | 12 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $73,976 | 3.0× | 3 |
| Humana | $48,934 | 2.0× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $55,439 | 2.3× | 6 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $70,022 | 2.9× | 13 |
| Intermountain Health Saint Joseph Hospital median $63,884 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2026-03-22 | |||
| Aetna | $74,180 | 3.0× | 16 |
| Cigna | $57,745 | 2.4× | 12 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $73,976 | 3.0× | 3 |
| Humana | $48,934 | 2.0× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $55,439 | 2.3× | 7 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $70,022 | 2.9× | 12 |
| Adventhealth Porter median $64,829 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $46,821 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $82,837 | 3.4× | 1 |
| Adventhealth Parker median $64,829 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $46,821 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $82,837 | 3.4× | 1 |
| Adventhealth Littleton median $64,829 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $46,821 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $82,837 | 3.4× | 1 |
| Adventhealth Castle Rock median $64,829 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $46,821 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $82,837 | 3.4× | 1 |
| UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital median $67,997 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2025-11-01 | |||
| Aetna | $90,299 | 3.7× | 2 |
| Cigna | $59,892 | 2.5× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $54,594 | 2.2× | 6 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $67,997 | 2.8× | 3 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $42,916 | 1.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $79,810 | 3.3× | 3 |
| Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital median $71,528 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2026-03-22 | |||
| Aetna | $77,090 | 3.2× | 16 |
| Cigna | $45,542 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $73,976 | 3.0× | 3 |
| Humana | $48,934 | 2.0× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $69,079 | 2.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $80,127 | 3.3× | 13 |
| Denver Health Medical Center median $96,889 · local Medicare $24,349 · file 2026-04-30 | |||
| Aetna | $96,889 | 4.0× | 1 |
MS-DRG 450
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Healthone Rose median $65,553 · local Medicare $40,172 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $36,560 | 0.9× | 4 |
| Cigna | $66,852 | 1.7× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $65,553 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $43,371 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $74,757 | 1.9× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Swedish median $65,553 · local Medicare $40,172 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $37,576 | 0.9× | 4 |
| Cigna | $66,852 | 1.7× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $65,553 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $45,442 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $70,522 | 1.8× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge median $65,553 · local Medicare $40,172 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $37,547 | 0.9× | 4 |
| Cigna | $66,852 | 1.7× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $65,553 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $45,383 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $75,722 | 1.9× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke's median $65,553 · local Medicare $40,172 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $27,846 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Cigna | $66,852 | 1.7× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $65,553 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $45,323 | 1.1× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $72,822 | 1.8× | 2 |
| UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital median $112,183 · local Medicare $40,172 · file 2025-11-01 | |||
| Aetna | $148,978 | 3.7× | 2 |
| Cigna | $98,811 | 2.5× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $90,070 | 2.2× | 6 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $112,183 | 2.8× | 3 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $70,804 | 1.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $131,673 | 3.3× | 3 |
| Adventhealth Porter median $117,544 · local Medicare $40,172 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $84,893 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $150,195 | 3.7× | 1 |
| Adventhealth Parker median $117,544 · local Medicare $40,172 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $84,893 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $150,195 | 3.7× | 1 |
Questions
How much does lumbar spinal fusion cost with commercial insurance in Denver CO?
15 Denver CO hospitals post usable commercial rates for inpatient stay (MS-DRG 451). The median across hospitals is $63,884; hospital medians range from $27,858 to $96,889. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.