Neck (cervical) spinal fusion Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Neck (cervical) spinal fusion is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1322 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$7,678median cash price · 1322 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,989–$22,090 depending on the hospital

≈ 5.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$11,813

Cash / self-pay

$7,678

Insurer-negotiated

$12,382

Medicare pays

$1,410

$1,989$22,090

Median cash $7,678 · Medicare $1,410 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $7,678 — about 5.4× the Medicare rate ($1,410). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,821).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $11,813 list price could save about $4,135 (35%).

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Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
York Hospital	York, ME	$1,159	—	★ 4/5	166 min	—
O'connor Hospital	Delhi, NY	$1,350	$2,122	—	95 min	—
Little Falls Hospital	Little Falls, NY	$1,350	$1,747	★ 2/5	109 min	—
Cobleskill Regional Hospital	Cobleskill, NY	$1,350	$2,035	★ 4/5	111 min	—
Faith Regional Health Services	Norfolk, NE	$1,393	$14,634	★ 3/5	101 min	—
Hays Medical Center	Hays, KS	$1,437	$13,714	★ 3/5	112 min	—
Boulder Community Health	Boulder, CO	$1,465	$2,431	★ 4/5	135 min	—
Hopedale Hospital	Hopedale, IL	$1,516	$289	—	130 min	—
Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital	Marina Del Rey, CA	$1,551	$10,097	★ 4/5	180 min	—
Bayside Community Hospital	Anahuac, TX	$1,554	$859	—	106 min	—
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson	Carson City, MI	$1,566	$1,961	★ 4/5	91 min	—
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton	Saint Johns, MI	$1,566	$1,961	★ 4/5	182 min	—
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton	Charlotte, MI	$1,566	$1,961	★ 1/5	168 min	—
Sparrow Ionia Hospital	Ionia, MI	$1,566	$1,961	★ 2/5	158 min	—
Hospital Pavia Caguas	Caguas, PR	$1,578	$526	—	—	—
Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway	Conway, AR	$1,678	$12,390	★ 2/5	145 min	—
Red Bud Regional Hospital	Red Bud, IL	$1,682	$2,158	★ 4/5	122 min	—
Mount Carmel East & West	Columbus, OH	$1,706	$612	★ 2/5	147 min	—
Edward W Sparrow Hospital	Lansing, MI	$1,723	$12,867	★ 3/5	299 min	—
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock	North Little Rock, AR	$1,757	$12,477	★ 1/5	186 min	—
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	$1,757	$12,477	★ 3/5	140 min	—
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital	Lebanon, NH	$1,775	$2,397	★ 4/5	118 min	—
Bassett Healthcare	Cooperstown, NY	$1,788	$672	★ 2/5	199 min	—
Mon Health Medical Center	Morgantown, WV	$1,870	$3,365	★ 4/5	185 min	—
Mon Health Marion	Whitehall, WV	$1,870	$3,365	—	86 min	—

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Neck (cervical) spinal fusion

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $7,678; Medicare pays $1,410.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Univera	11	$443 $165 – $2,001
Medicaid	137	$512 $75 – $1,125
Medicare	234	$601 $102 – $3,759
Tricare / VA	155	$755 $120 – $13,260
Highmark	87	$1,137 $125 – $22,178
Health Net	112	$1,382 $119 – $18,869
AmeriHealth	124	$1,445 $261 – $14,930
Geisinger	32	$1,450 $290 – $15,086
Sanford Health Plan	28	$1,479 $601 – $12,808
MVP Health Care	47	$1,525 $342 – $23,036
Blue Cross Blue Shield	702	$1,538 $180 – $30,585
Independent Health	22	$1,571 $624 – $2,109
Centene / Ambetter	487	$1,770 $116 – $15,418
Priority Health	32	$1,858 $556 – $12,793
Molina Healthcare	393	$1,935 $411 – $13,492
HealthPartners	85	$2,810 $411 – $13,431
MultiPlan / PHCS network	159	$2,810 $192 – $21,105
Coventry	50	$2,908 $327 – $18,358
Bright Health	39	$2,963 $2,174 – $5,653
Security Health Plan	27	$3,020 $700 – $12,905
UCare	35	$3,089 $836 – $13,510
Anthem	351	$3,823 $180 – $36,692
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	36	$4,002 $3,731 – $4,002
Medica	57	$4,021 $1,164 – $12,807
Harvard Pilgrim	23	$4,209 $601 – $22,301
Kaiser Permanente	137	$4,361 $139 – $35,503
Aetna	790	$4,796 $684 – $20,901
SelectHealth	35	$5,307 $1,230 – $18,055
UPMC Health Plan	55	$7,200 $1,255 – $30,150
Amerigroup	113	$7,299 $629 – $12,397
Humana	608	$7,729 $601 – $16,822
UnitedHealthcare	864	$8,095 $601 – $25,500
Healthcare Highways	31	$8,991 $8,517 – $9,565
Cigna	537	$11,554 $1,262 – $31,775
Oscar Health	147	$12,517 $1,978 – $23,285
Devoted Health	107	$12,691 $1,666 – $14,368
EmblemHealth	52	$16,026 $3,759 – $101,286
AvMed	33	$20,942 $1,843 – $28,672

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

State	Median cash
Arkansas	$1,991
Vermont	$2,257
New Hampshire	$2,909
North Dakota	$2,914
Colorado	$3,115
Pennsylvania	$3,437

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Dennis Oh, MD	Neurosurgery	Springfield, MA	75
Michael Haglund, MD	Neurosurgery	Durham, NC	67
Emily Davis, NP	Nurse Practitioner	Durham, NC	64
Larry Armstrong, DO	Neurosurgery	Fayetteville, AR	59
Michael Seese, PA-C	Physician Assistant	Jacksonville, FL	58
Bradley Wallace, MD	Neurosurgery	Jacksonville, FL	57
Charles Bowie, M.D.	Neurosurgery	Baton Rouge, LA	51
Michael Wang, MD	Neurosurgery	Miami, FL	51
Yogish Kamath, M.D.	Neurosurgery	Wichita Falls, TX	49
Eric Oberlander, MD	Neurosurgery	Baton Rouge, LA	49
John Dickerson, M.D.	Neurosurgery	Wichita, KS	46
Steven Kraljic, M.D.	Neurosurgery	Bismarck, ND	45

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Does Medicare cover Neck (cervical) spinal fusion?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Neck (cervical) spinal fusion. It is typically an inpatient service, so Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) pays the hospital a bundled rate — Medicare’s benchmark payment is about $1,410. Your own cost is mainly the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period (a flat amount, not a percentage), plus any physician (Part B) charges. A Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan can change what you owe.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1322 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $7,678, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $11,813, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $12,382, a Medicare rate of about $1,410. Most cash prices fall between $1,989 and $22,090 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Neck (cervical) spinal fusion cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1322 US hospitals is $7,678. Most hospitals fall between $1,989 and $22,090. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Neck (cervical) spinal fusion?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part A as an inpatient service (Medicare's benchmark payment is about $1,410). You pay the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period, plus any Part B physician charges.

What does Medicare pay for Neck (cervical) spinal fusion?

Medicare pays about $1,410. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Neck (cervical) spinal fusion prices vary between hospitals?

Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.

Is the cash price lower than using insurance?

Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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