Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) Cost

Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1695 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$8,993median cash price · 1695 hospitals, 52 statestypically $3,455–$21,360 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.5× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$17,627
Cash / self-pay
$8,993
Insurer-negotiated
$7,750
Medicare pays
$5,803
$3,455$21,360
Median cash $8,993  ·  Medicare $5,803  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $8,993 — about 1.5× the Medicare rate ($5,803). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($11,607).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $17,627 list price could save about $8,634 (49%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Mount Carmel East & West Columbus, OH $1,370 $1,098 ★ 2/5 145 min 15.4%
Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis, MA $1,390 $9,411 ★ 2/5 202 min 16.5%
Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY $1,433 ★ 2/5 206 min 17.2%
Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc Ronceverte, WV $1,675 $1,505 ★ 2/5 189 min 14.3%
Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston, WV $1,675 $1,505 ★ 2/5 181 min 16.7%
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas Irving, TX $1,676 $8,029 71 min 14.9%
Jackson County Regional Health Center Maquoketa, IA $1,773 $1,329 80 min 15.1%
Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland, FL $1,811 $7,999 ★ 1/5 162 min 16.7%
Duke University Hospital Durham, NC $1,843 $3,160 ★ 5/5 296 min 14.9%
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville, NC $1,843 $3,740 ★ 1/5 180 min 15.3%
Duke Regional Hospital Durham, NC $1,843 $3,160 ★ 5/5 244 min 14.1%
North Central Surgical Center Llp Dallas, TX $1,894 $8,029 107 min 14.2%
University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN $1,898 $5,313 ★ 4/5 245 min 14.9%
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN $1,898 $5,313
Holy Cross Hospital Ft Lauderdale, FL $1,900 $243 ★ 4/5 161 min 14.8%
Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital Houston, TX $1,923 $4,396 14.4%
Hopedale Hospital Hopedale, IL $1,944 $1,533 132 min 14.9%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $2,220 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $2,220 104 min 15.4%
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc Wichita, KS $2,223 $6,654 12.9%
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX $2,232 $3,596 14.8%
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $2,246 $2,448 ★ 3/5 154 min 15.0%
Baylor Scott and White Orthopedic and Spine Hospi Arlington, TX $2,257 $8,006 117 min 14.6%
Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic & Multi-Sp Oklahoma City, OK $2,297 $1,345 15.3%
University Health System San Antonio, TX $2,310 $6,708 ★ 3/5 374 min 15.1%

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 July 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 Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty)

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: $8,993; Medicare pays $5,803.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 231
$227
$152 – $3,908
Univera 14
$383
$41 – $766
Medicare 363
$484
$154 – $8,453
Independent Health 23
$591
$258 – $8,454
Bright Health 49
$1,714
$1,257 – $6,365
Amerigroup 142
$2,518
$2,273 – $7,356
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 94
$2,524
$670 – $20,388
AmeriHealth 157
$3,400
$428 – $13,315
Centene / Ambetter 623
$3,884
$222 – $13,099
Molina Healthcare 466
$3,950
$338 – $11,607
Priority Health 47
$4,388
$409 – $10,824
Highmark 99
$4,540
$206 – $18,925
Tricare / VA 246
$5,829
$193 – $9,305
Harvard Pilgrim 30
$6,218
$568 – $18,741
Geisinger 60
$6,383
$591 – $27,551
Anthem 428
$6,598
$235 – $19,776
HealthPartners 118
$6,791
$366 – $14,594
Blue Cross Blue Shield 926
$6,849
$217 – $19,136
Sanford Health Plan 27
$6,949
$425 – $12,650
Aetna 1054
$7,032
$1,125 – $16,082
SelectHealth 40
$7,086
$836 – $15,891
Devoted Health 153
$7,124
$5,806 – $8,121
UCare 38
$7,151
$368 – $12,643
Medica 114
$7,245
$859 – $12,807
Humana 778
$7,593
$473 – $19,994
UnitedHealthcare 1085
$7,681
$634 – $19,815
UPMC Health Plan 91
$7,850
$1,406 – $19,717
Cigna 788
$7,931
$1,731 – $22,514
Security Health Plan 34
$7,980
$425 – $14,310
MVP Health Care 66
$8,051
$591 – $23,610
Health Net 214
$8,894
$232 – $18,991
Oscar Health 189
$8,970
$3,549 – $14,192
Healthcare Highways 41
$9,124
$8,517 – $12,367
Kaiser Permanente 194
$10,246
$417 – $22,452
Coventry 82
$10,584
$607 – $21,011
MultiPlan / PHCS network 520
$12,236
$1,586 – $23,756
AvMed 53
$12,781
$7,458 – $26,101
EmblemHealth 54
$13,837
$3,705 – $57,245

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

StateMedian cash
Tennessee$3,455
Arizona$3,516
Mississippi$3,527
New Hampshire$4,245
West Virginia$4,645
Montana$4,924

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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
James Webb, MDDiagnostic RadiologyTulsa, OK96
Joshua Hirsch, MDDiagnostic RadiologyBoston, MA77
Joshua Hirsch, MDDiagnostic RadiologyBoston, MA75
Douglas Beall, MDDiagnostic RadiologyEdmond, OK70
Van Boggus, M.D.Orthopedic SurgerySylvania, OH68
Jeffrey Fernyhough, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryBoca Raton, FL60
Mark Jacobson, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyLady Lake, FL60
Mark Jacobson, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyLady Lake, FL59
Douglas Beall, MDDiagnostic RadiologyEdmond, OK57
Jeffrey Fernyhough, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryBoca Raton, FL57
Nathaniel Lowen, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryBoca Raton, FL55
Daniel Kendall, DOInterventional Pain ManagementMc Lean, VA54

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Does Medicare cover Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $5,803. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $1,161 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

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 1695 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $8,993, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $17,627, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $7,750, a Medicare rate of about $5,803. Most cash prices fall between $3,455 and $21,360 — 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 Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1695 US hospitals is $8,993. Most hospitals fall between $3,455 and $21,360. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $5,803). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty)?
Medicare pays about $5,803. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) 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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