Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) Cost

Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1710 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$8,918median cash price · 1710 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)
$17,510
Cash / self-pay
$8,918
Insurer-negotiated
$7,673
Medicare pays
$5,803
$3,455$21,360
Median cash $8,918  ·  Medicare $5,803  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $8,918 — 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 $17,510 list price could save about $8,591 (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
Beloit Health System Beloit, WI $1,349 $1,876 ★ 3/5 129 min —
Mount Carmel East & West Columbus, OH $1,370 $1,098 ★ 2/5 147 min —
Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis, MA $1,390 $9,411 ★ 2/5 201 min —
Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY $1,433 — ★ 2/5 208 min —
Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc Ronceverte, WV $1,675 $1,505 ★ 2/5 186 min —
Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston, WV $1,675 $1,505 ★ 2/5 182 min —
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas Irving, TX $1,676 $8,029 — 71 min —
Jackson County Regional Health Center Maquoketa, IA $1,773 $1,329 — 77 min —
Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland, FL $1,811 $7,999 ★ 1/5 155 min —
Duke University Hospital Durham, NC $1,843 $3,160 ★ 5/5 317 min —
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville, NC $1,843 $3,740 ★ 1/5 190 min —
Duke Regional Hospital Durham, NC $1,843 $3,160 ★ 5/5 255 min —
North Central Surgical Center Llp Dallas, TX $1,894 $8,029 — 108 min —
University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN $1,898 $5,313 ★ 4/5 249 min —
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN $1,898 $5,313 — — —
Holy Cross Hospital Ft Lauderdale, FL $1,900 $243 ★ 4/5 159 min —
Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital Houston, TX $1,923 $4,396 — — —
Hopedale Hospital Hopedale, IL $1,944 $1,533 — 130 min —
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $2,100 $3,974 — — —
Doctors' Center Bayamon Bayamon, PR $2,100 $3,974 — — —
Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc Manati, PR $2,100 $3,974 ★ 1/5 — —
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $2,100 $3,974 — 347 min —
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $2,220 — — 130 min —
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $2,220 — — 103 min —
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc Wichita, KS $2,223 $6,654 — — —

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 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: $8,918; Medicare pays $5,803.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 233
$227
$152 – $3,908
Univera 14
$383
$41 – $766
Medicare 365
$485
$154 – $8,453
Independent Health 23
$591
$258 – $8,454
Bright Health 49
$1,714
$1,257 – $6,365
Amerigroup 143
$2,518
$2,273 – $7,412
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 94
$2,524
$670 – $20,388
AmeriHealth 158
$3,400
$428 – $13,315
Centene / Ambetter 637
$3,908
$225 – $13,099
Molina Healthcare 467
$3,950
$338 – $11,157
Priority Health 46
$4,194
$408 – $10,824
Highmark 105
$4,540
$206 – $19,078
Tricare / VA 249
$5,847
$196 – $9,287
Harvard Pilgrim 30
$6,218
$568 – $18,741
Geisinger 61
$6,383
$591 – $27,329
Anthem 443
$6,518
$238 – $19,756
HealthPartners 118
$6,791
$366 – $14,594
Blue Cross Blue Shield 926
$6,849
$217 – $19,202
Sanford Health Plan 27
$6,949
$425 – $12,650
Aetna 1071
$7,016
$1,100 – $16,046
SelectHealth 40
$7,086
$836 – $15,891
UCare 38
$7,151
$368 – $12,643
Devoted Health 155
$7,155
$5,806 – $8,109
Medica 114
$7,256
$877 – $12,807
Humana 785
$7,581
$473 – $19,994
UnitedHealthcare 1103
$7,614
$634 – $19,612
UPMC Health Plan 92
$7,850
$1,062 – $19,717
Cigna 803
$7,856
$1,728 – $22,514
Security Health Plan 34
$7,980
$425 – $14,310
MVP Health Care 66
$8,056
$591 – $23,610
Coventry 84
$8,856
$637 – $21,011
Health Net 216
$8,939
$232 – $18,893
Oscar Health 202
$8,970
$3,542 – $14,192
Healthcare Highways 41
$9,124
$8,517 – $12,367
Kaiser Permanente 194
$10,246
$417 – $22,452
MultiPlan / PHCS network 535
$12,236
$1,586 – $23,756
EmblemHealth 66
$12,590
$3,821 – $57,245
AvMed 55
$12,680
$3,306 – $26,101

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
Puerto Rico$2,100
Tennessee$3,455
Arizona$3,516
Mississippi$3,527
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 1710 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $8,918, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $17,510, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $7,673, 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 1710 US hospitals is $8,918. 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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