Prices at 14 hospitals in Kentucky, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $75,328 — about the US median ($74,742), roughly 49.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $47,952 | $25,581 | ★ 3/5 | 183 min | — |
| Jackson Purchase Medical Center | Mayfield, KY | $74,155 | $1,950 | ★ 1/5 | 132 min | — |
| Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital | Somerset, KY | $74,155 | $19,261 | ★ 2/5 | 180 min | — |
| Meadowview Regional Medical Center | Maysville, KY | $75,328 | $3,196 | ★ 4/5 | 149 min | — |
| Spring View Hospital | Lebanon, KY | $75,328 | $17,068 | ★ 5/5 | 154 min | — |
| Fleming County Hospital | Flemingsburg, KY | $75,328 | $2,090 | — | — | — |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $162,778 | $56,639 | ★ 4/5 | 183 min | — |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $171,961 | $48,486 | ★ 4/5 | 184 min | — |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $219,821 | $57,563 | ★ 4/5 | 191 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.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $75,328 — about 49.9× the Medicare rate ($1,511). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($3,021).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $188,320 list price could save about $112,992 (60%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lower back (lumbar) spinal fusion cost in other states
All Lower back (lumbar) spinal fusion prices (national) → · All hospitals in Kentucky →