Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1695 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 231 |
$152 – $3,908 |
| Univera | 14 |
$41 – $766 |
| Medicare | 363 |
$154 – $8,453 |
| Independent Health | 23 |
$258 – $8,454 |
| Bright Health | 49 |
$1,257 – $6,365 |
| Amerigroup | 142 |
$2,273 – $7,356 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 94 |
$670 – $20,388 |
| AmeriHealth | 157 |
$428 – $13,315 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 623 |
$222 – $13,099 |
| Molina Healthcare | 466 |
$338 – $11,607 |
| Priority Health | 47 |
$409 – $10,824 |
| Highmark | 99 |
$206 – $18,925 |
| Tricare / VA | 246 |
$193 – $9,305 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 30 |
$568 – $18,741 |
| Geisinger | 60 |
$591 – $27,551 |
| Anthem | 428 |
$235 – $19,776 |
| HealthPartners | 118 |
$366 – $14,594 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 926 |
$217 – $19,136 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 27 |
$425 – $12,650 |
| Aetna | 1054 |
$1,125 – $16,082 |
| SelectHealth | 40 |
$836 – $15,891 |
| Devoted Health | 153 |
$5,806 – $8,121 |
| UCare | 38 |
$368 – $12,643 |
| Medica | 114 |
$859 – $12,807 |
| Humana | 778 |
$473 – $19,994 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1085 |
$634 – $19,815 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 91 |
$1,406 – $19,717 |
| Cigna | 788 |
$1,731 – $22,514 |
| Security Health Plan | 34 |
$425 – $14,310 |
| MVP Health Care | 66 |
$591 – $23,610 |
| Health Net | 214 |
$232 – $18,991 |
| Oscar Health | 189 |
$3,549 – $14,192 |
| Healthcare Highways | 41 |
$8,517 – $12,367 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 194 |
$417 – $22,452 |
| Coventry | 82 |
$607 – $21,011 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 520 |
$1,586 – $23,756 |
| AvMed | 53 |
$7,458 – $26,101 |
| EmblemHealth | 54 |
$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
| State | Median 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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Webb, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Tulsa, OK | 96 |
| Joshua Hirsch, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Boston, MA | 77 |
| Joshua Hirsch, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Boston, MA | 75 |
| Douglas Beall, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Edmond, OK | 70 |
| Van Boggus, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Sylvania, OH | 68 |
| Jeffrey Fernyhough, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Boca Raton, FL | 60 |
| Mark Jacobson, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Lady Lake, FL | 60 |
| Mark Jacobson, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Lady Lake, FL | 59 |
| Douglas Beall, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Edmond, OK | 57 |
| Jeffrey Fernyhough, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Boca Raton, FL | 57 |
| Nathaniel Lowen, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Boca Raton, FL | 55 |
| Daniel Kendall, DO | Interventional Pain Management | Mc Lean, VA | 54 |
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
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