$3,778
Lowest Price
$100,603.25
Highest Price
$14,331.2
Median Price
90
Hospitals
Prices vary 2563× across hospitals — the highest price is $96,825.25 more than the lowest.
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Two or more vertebrae in the lower back are permanently joined together to eliminate painful motion between them. Hardware (rods and screws) is typically used.
Commonly ordered for: Spinal instability, severe disc degeneration, or spondylolisthesis
Prices shown are for this procedure code only and do not include anesthesia, facility fees, or other services billed separately.
18 prices flagged as possible line items are shown but excluded from the average — they may represent a single fee component rather than the full procedure cost.
Shannon Medical Center
San Angelo, TX
$149.9
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeInsured: $190.24
San Angelo Community Medical Center
San Angelo, TX
$149.9
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeInsured: $190.24
Saint Vincent Hospital
Saint Vincent Hospital, PA
$802.62
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeJefferson Regional Medical Center
Jefferson Hospital, PA
$847.21
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeForbes Hospital
Forbes Hospital, PA
$980.98
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeCanonsburg General Hospital
Canonsburg Hospital, PA
$980.98
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeGrove Center Medical Center
Grove City Hospital, PA
$1,025.57
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeAllegheny Valley Hospital
Allegheny Valley Hospital, PA
$1,025.57
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeAllegheny General Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital, PA
$1,070.16
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeAhn Wexford Hospital
Ahn Wexford Hospital, PA
$1,159.34
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeThe Western Pennsylvania Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,203.93
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeBayhealth Hospital
Milford, DE
$1,912.75
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeSt Josephs Area Health Services
Park Rapids, MN
$1,922
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeWyoming County Community Health System
Warsaw, NY
$1,960
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeThe Womens Hospital At Saint Joseph East
Unknown, KY
$2,842
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeMost procedures generate multiple separate bills. Here's the full picture beyond the facility fee.
Full Bill Estimate — Spinal Fusion (Lumbar)
Spinal fusion is one of the most expensive inpatient procedures. Expect separate bills from the facility, surgeon, anesthesiologist, and often a neurophysiology monitoring service.
Lumbar spinal fusion (facility fee)
Anesthesia
Separate billBilled by anesthesiologist
Pre-op lumbar MRI
Separate billRadiology
Intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM)
Separate billOften a separate company
Estimate only. Prices are median cash rates across all reporting hospitals and will vary significantly by location, facility, and insurance plan. Items marked "Separate bill" come from different providers and are not included in the facility fee shown above. Actual costs may differ substantially. Always confirm your expected charges directly with each provider and your insurance company.
How much does fusion of spine in lower back cost?
Cash prices for fusion of spine in lower back range from $3,778 to $100,603.25 across 90 hospitals in the US. The median cash price is $14,331.2. Prices vary 2563% — location, facility type, and overhead all affect what hospitals charge.
How much does fusion of spine in lower back cost without insurance?
Without insurance, fusion of spine in lower back typically costs between $3,778 and $100,603.25. The most affordable hospital on this site charges $3,778. Many hospitals offer cash-pay discounts — it's worth calling ahead to negotiate before your appointment.
What is fusion of spine in lower back (CPT 22612)?
Two or more vertebrae in the lower back are permanently joined together to eliminate painful motion between them. Hardware (rods and screws) is typically used.