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Replacing a neck disc with an artificial disc instead of fusing it. Commercial negotiated rates by hospital and market, next to Medicare for the same code.
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CPT 22856: Cervical Disc Replacement
950 hospitals in 77 markets. National Medicare rate $17,914, surgery center $13,098.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 8 | $19,429 | $22,201 | $24,338 | $14,426–$33,036 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $10,890–$43,406 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $11,821–$20,887 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $16,646–$25,419 |
| Atlanta GA | 6 | $9,413 | $9,413 | $27,777 | $9,413–$34,298 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $10,264 | $15,308 | $15,308 | $10,264–$26,333 |
| Boston MA | 12 | $23,057 | $27,080 | $33,615 | $10,712–$36,918 |
| California (statewide) | 49 | $24,807 | $38,844 | $69,590 | $15,144–$69,590 |
| Charlotte NC | 5 | $21,863 | $21,863 | $21,863 | $21,566–$21,863 |
| Chicago IL | 7 | $14,716 | $23,184 | $27,104 | $10,156–$30,270 |
| Cleveland OH | 10 | $12,510 | $18,247 | $28,009 | $9,630–$38,983 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 12 | $13,810 | $16,744 | $20,246 | $11,907–$26,372 |
| Columbus OH | 1 | — | — | — | $63,065–$63,065 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $73,054–$73,054 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 11 | $16,982 | $17,376 | $26,333 | $15,816–$44,250 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $13,938 | $14,816 | $21,740 | $11,907–$26,372 |
| Detroit MI | 5 | $18,025 | $21,220 | $28,998 | $10,511–$33,878 |
| Florida (statewide) | 61 | $12,190 | $14,993 | $18,340 | $10,488–$54,548 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 25 | $15,026 | $20,126 | $31,386 | $9,292–$40,940 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $21,242–$23,980 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $10,504 | $27,039 | $32,530 | $9,914–$34,004 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 14 | $19,267 | $30,802 | $45,860 | $13,029–$56,465 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 23 | $14,716 | $17,750 | $29,100 | $12,269–$54,635 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 21 | $27,500 | $39,249 | $40,050 | $11,261–$98,123 |
| Indianapolis IN | 1 | — | — | — | $25,952–$25,952 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 14 | $26,903 | $31,839 | $36,945 | $12,110–$45,166 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 11 | $20,192 | $24,031 | $31,382 | $15,290–$48,140 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 11 | $17,058 | $24,551 | $32,261 | $9,842–$36,136 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $11,067–$29,018 |
| Los Angeles CA | 17 | $23,664 | $26,610 | $30,896 | $18,186–$49,726 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 22 | $16,736 | $17,435 | $24,071 | $12,790–$40,410 |
| Maine (statewide) | 15 | $75,354 | $86,430 | $87,484 | $46,850–$109,991 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $17,614–$28,850 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 1 | — | — | — | $34,335–$34,335 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 21 | $19,084 | $19,303 | $20,806 | $17,471–$36,559 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 8 | $21,654 | $27,796 | $36,386 | $18,008–$42,066 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 11 | $34,536 | $49,397 | $58,629 | $21,654–$68,899 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 9 | $25,296 | $25,296 | $26,974 | $8,003–$31,745 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 11 | $12,112 | $16,982 | $29,450 | $10,806–$49,085 |
| Montana (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $37,331–$71,452 |
| Nashville TN | 6 | $11,023 | $11,268 | $31,005 | $10,898–$37,906 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 11 | $12,110 | $12,582 | $14,976 | $11,067–$25,908 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 6 | $11,067 | $16,322 | $31,857 | $11,067–$40,955 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 6 | $20,653 | $36,864 | $59,474 | $16,563–$78,517 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $18,419 | $19,970 | $21,338 | $13,385–$47,571 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 5 | $15,828 | $19,406 | $34,546 | $11,142–$43,855 |
| New York (statewide) | 26 | $27,296 | $32,036 | $39,134 | $15,016–$65,600 |
| New York City | 8 | $26,590 | $27,296 | $30,432 | $15,935–$43,884 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $13,638–$43,428 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 12 | $17,756 | $17,756 | $23,467 | $11,996–$42,579 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 35 | $26,798 | $32,188 | $41,724 | $9,353–$67,394 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 7 | $20,164 | $31,263 | $36,864 | $14,977–$44,964 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 9 | $47,093 | $61,966 | $78,394 | $36,336–$86,837 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 26 | $29,045 | $38,410 | $61,535 | $13,614–$84,578 |
| Philadelphia PA | 9 | $11,176 | $16,603 | $16,698 | $8,930–$21,010 |
| Phoenix AZ | 8 | $15,629 | $17,598 | $17,598 | $9,721–$17,598 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 9 | $13,348 | $31,340 | $38,476 | $10,046–$46,288 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $23,856 | $23,856 | $66,536 | $22,282–$66,536 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $28,293–$73,450 |
| Richmond VA | 3 | — | — | — | $20,650–$22,492 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 3 | — | — | — | $12,515–$23,507 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $31,434 | $32,506 | $32,506 | $16,966–$33,578 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $12,454–$26,334 |
| San Diego CA | 3 | — | — | — | $32,249–$41,585 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 4 | — | — | — | $12,950–$37,145 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $54,052 | $59,581 | $65,378 | $43,929–$76,894 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 18 | $18,323 | $20,341 | $23,805 | $14,176–$27,502 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $18,390–$26,933 |
| Tampa FL | 6 | $19,522 | $19,522 | $19,522 | $18,385–$24,402 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 20 | $12,351 | $16,703 | $18,470 | $10,262–$39,672 |
| Texas (statewide) | 70 | $16,108 | $18,224 | $25,716 | $9,842–$98,123 |
| Utah (statewide) | 6 | $18,768 | $27,805 | $31,434 | $16,966–$32,506 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 19 | $29,426 | $41,631 | $50,166 | $11,640–$59,423 |
| Washington (statewide) | 12 | $45,705 | $52,772 | $61,381 | $19,038–$93,285 |
| Washington DC | 9 | $11,365 | $12,431 | $12,431 | $10,915–$26,551 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 5 | $20,413 | $29,290 | $56,997 | $16,486–$74,454 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 28 | $16,932 | $17,900 | $23,571 | $9,004–$45,248 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Hospital | Mississippi (statewide) | $8,003 | 0.5× | 4 | 2026-09-15 |
| Jefferson Abington Hospital | Philadelphia PA | $8,930 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-09-15 |
| Watertown Regional Medical Center | Wisconsin (statewide) | $9,004 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Georgia (statewide) | $9,292 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Ohio (statewide) | $9,353 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-07-14 |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta GA | $9,413 | 0.5× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Georgia (statewide) | $9,413 | 0.5× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta GA | $9,413 | 0.5× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta GA | $9,413 | 0.5× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Atlanta GA | $9,413 | 0.5× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Cleveland OH | $9,630 | 0.6× | 3 | 2026-07-14 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center (Dignity) | Phoenix AZ | $9,721 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-02-28 |
| Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $86,430 | 5.0× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| Samaritan Albany General Hospital | Oregon (statewide) | $86,837 | 4.5× | 1 | 2026-01-31 |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $87,484 | 4.9× | 2 | 2026-04-15 |
| Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $87,484 | 5.1× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Northern Light C A Dean Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $87,484 | 5.1× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $87,484 | 5.1× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Mainehealth Waldo Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $90,355 | 5.2× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| Northern Light Mayo Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $92,140 | 5.3× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $93,285 | 4.8× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center | Indiana (statewide) | $98,123 | 5.3× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Parkview Hospital | Texas (statewide) | $98,123 | 5.6× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $109,991 | 6.4× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 518: Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion With McC Or Disc Device Or Neurostimulator
1383 hospitals in 82 markets. National Medicare rate $27,195.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 21 | $30,602 | $36,148 | $40,602 | $25,040–$85,333 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $32,483–$118,498 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 26 | $42,598 | $54,152 | $59,972 | $19,569–$66,947 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 6 | $30,647 | $33,288 | $34,824 | $27,611–$37,070 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $64,673 | $69,487 | $71,078 | $64,673–$105,509 |
| Austin TX | 11 | $24,022 | $37,869 | $40,830 | $23,415–$46,210 |
| Boston MA | 15 | $30,384 | $34,570 | $40,989 | $22,390–$54,755 |
| California (statewide) | 50 | $42,432 | $52,642 | $65,816 | $29,629–$144,450 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $50,112 | $51,210 | $56,180 | $41,925–$59,446 |
| Chicago IL | 11 | $41,430 | $50,023 | $58,909 | $19,058–$69,514 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $46,268 | $47,653 | $48,529 | $34,100–$63,062 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $49,092 | $66,758 | $86,418 | $22,898–$117,504 |
| Columbus OH | 3 | — | — | — | $67,713–$100,148 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 5 | $25,400 | $68,740 | $74,663 | $24,821–$75,073 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $33,808 | $39,838 | $45,162 | $32,473–$91,767 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $60,770–$60,770 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $41,182 | $48,770 | $74,232 | $30,386–$96,412 |
| Detroit MI | 15 | $50,856 | $51,194 | $55,366 | $39,760–$67,442 |
| Florida (statewide) | 89 | $33,963 | $37,407 | $72,445 | $19,058–$112,258 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 43 | $51,384 | $71,046 | $86,646 | $28,188–$105,509 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 11 | $46,361 | $49,969 | $68,553 | $40,453–$79,943 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $35,089 | $42,221 | $53,822 | $32,300–$75,998 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 14 | $46,956 | $55,858 | $74,166 | $28,210–$87,395 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 39 | $34,280 | $41,163 | $46,195 | $25,156–$66,916 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 38 | $28,248 | $48,943 | $63,200 | $18,350–$81,696 |
| Indianapolis IN | 5 | $19,058 | $19,058 | $68,411 | $18,509–$84,721 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 15 | $33,791 | $39,374 | $46,515 | $30,288–$60,820 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 20 | $29,084 | $32,250 | $46,773 | $15,836–$118,498 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 19 | $34,630 | $45,116 | $49,274 | $22,159–$82,665 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $39,668–$68,898 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $54,077 | $63,931 | $69,824 | $49,983–$83,424 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $26,330 | $33,090 | $34,622 | $20,965–$48,493 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $72,745 | $101,348 | $113,001 | $28,815–$113,001 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 8 | $42,318 | $45,797 | $51,007 | $26,645–$61,472 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 3 | — | — | — | $33,346–$48,305 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 33 | $42,062 | $48,949 | $56,490 | $29,451–$77,736 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 15 | $57,024 | $61,548 | $62,436 | $38,026–$70,499 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 21 | $47,691 | $47,691 | $60,742 | $20,518–$77,736 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 17 | $39,322 | $42,725 | $44,220 | $27,955–$61,916 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 25 | $35,087 | $36,751 | $44,756 | $23,833–$91,767 |
| Montana (statewide) | 6 | $31,924 | $55,810 | $68,601 | $17,109–$125,937 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $28,550 | $30,473 | $41,836 | $27,312–$68,813 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 14 | $60,317 | $63,046 | $68,284 | $41,958–$89,258 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $46,740–$74,225 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $36,132 | $48,405 | $61,670 | $30,018–$87,901 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $60,877 | $70,524 | $83,068 | $30,676–$108,020 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 9 | $27,782 | $37,285 | $57,387 | $25,149–$107,918 |
| New York (statewide) | 47 | $37,639 | $47,010 | $65,128 | $27,114–$114,918 |
| New York City | 9 | $61,013 | $70,089 | $73,387 | $31,939–$114,176 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 23 | $31,002 | $50,112 | $59,352 | $20,916–$84,058 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $41,102 | $45,548 | $48,612 | $33,164–$64,709 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 42 | $40,570 | $58,902 | $66,101 | $15,600–$97,035 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 16 | $29,542 | $34,120 | $39,176 | $16,493–$66,557 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 9 | $60,529 | $61,419 | $76,103 | $37,572–$97,035 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 58 | $38,688 | $52,110 | $62,771 | $25,414–$100,401 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $62,466 | $68,556 | $75,129 | $57,460–$108,020 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $59,311 | $61,101 | $61,101 | $56,925–$61,654 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $39,930 | $42,402 | $46,195 | $36,353–$53,248 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $72,260 | $79,370 | $93,509 | $72,078–$93,509 |
| Research Triangle NC | 8 | $44,703 | $49,370 | $52,715 | $29,970–$57,638 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 5 | $47,239 | $71,528 | $78,769 | $33,870–$80,924 |
| Richmond VA | 5 | $30,518 | $30,767 | $89,921 | $29,736–$101,904 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $37,531 | $40,305 | $44,740 | $33,901–$50,336 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $58,128 | $58,128 | $58,128 | $57,551–$58,128 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $40,421–$61,874 |
| San Diego CA | 7 | $41,783 | $52,322 | $56,660 | $36,496–$61,390 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $45,246–$59,774 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $73,231 | $78,787 | $83,495 | $69,856–$101,697 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 25 | $54,422 | $72,877 | $75,448 | $28,026–$113,259 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $48,080–$60,787 |
| St. Louis MO | 7 | $40,583 | $40,583 | $41,032 | $19,098–$59,815 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $71,784 | $72,445 | $77,150 | $57,779–$82,890 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 29 | $31,076 | $34,790 | $39,629 | $27,381–$68,813 |
| Texas (statewide) | 85 | $35,032 | $41,216 | $52,935 | $16,821–$93,179 |
| Utah (statewide) | 5 | $58,128 | $78,740 | $81,927 | $27,415–$81,927 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $44,807–$99,044 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 20 | $59,164 | $69,378 | $74,772 | $28,224–$118,435 |
| Washington (statewide) | 12 | $65,523 | $72,029 | $89,822 | $56,568–$151,584 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $51,748 | $70,268 | $72,432 | $29,337–$78,693 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 12 | $27,578 | $28,728 | $59,800 | $24,070–$90,017 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 46 | $59,195 | $70,521 | $77,736 | $17,939–$89,893 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $81,143–$81,143 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $15,600 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, Llc | Kansas (statewide) | $15,836 | 0.7× | 3 | 2025-12-19 |
| Ascension St John Sapulpa | Oklahoma (statewide) | $16,493 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Peterson Regional Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $16,821 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-08-17 |
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $17,109 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St John Nowata | Oklahoma (statewide) | $17,614 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Columbia St Mary'S Hospital Milwaukee Ca | Wisconsin (statewide) | $17,939 | 0.7× | 6 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Heart Center | Indiana (statewide) | $18,350 | 0.7× | 4 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Anderson | Indianapolis IN | $18,509 | 0.7× | 5 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Evansville | Indiana (statewide) | $18,509 | 0.7× | 3 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Kokomo | Indiana (statewide) | $18,781 | 0.7× | 4 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent'S Clay County | Florida (statewide) | $19,058 | 0.7× | 4 | 2026-01-01 |
| Cherokee Medical Center | South Carolina (statewide) | $113,259 | 4.6× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files) | New York City | $114,176 | 3.4× | 9 | 2026-01-01 |
| Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital | New York (statewide) | $114,918 | 3.4× | 10 | 2026-04-01 |
| Intermountain Health St. Mary'S Regional Hospital | Colorado (statewide) | $117,504 | 4.2× | 4 | 2026-03-22 |
| Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital | Virginia (statewide) | $118,435 | 4.6× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Alaska (statewide) | $118,498 | 4.0× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas (statewide) | $118,498 | 4.7× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $125,081 | 3.6× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $125,937 | 4.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Loma Linda University Children'S Hospital | California (statewide) | $129,434 | 3.7× | 2 | 2026-09-02 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $144,450 | 4.1× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $151,584 | 5.1× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 520: Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/McC
1408 hospitals in 82 markets. National Medicare rate $10,871.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 21 | $12,698 | $14,868 | $17,571 | $10,009–$34,124 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $13,278–$47,386 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 27 | $17,478 | $24,645 | $26,865 | $11,382–$30,262 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 9 | $12,698 | $13,922 | $15,244 | $11,041–$17,538 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $25,862 | $28,588 | $29,513 | $25,862–$42,191 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $9,423 | $14,798 | $18,128 | $9,360–$20,552 |
| Boston MA | 13 | $12,737 | $13,819 | $15,925 | $10,594–$30,592 |
| California (statewide) | 50 | $16,935 | $21,574 | $27,644 | $11,843–$100,106 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $21,822 | $22,406 | $22,678 | $16,759–$23,772 |
| Chicago IL | 11 | $15,762 | $20,003 | $23,552 | $12,894–$27,787 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $18,499 | $20,514 | $20,600 | $16,228–$25,208 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $19,623 | $27,589 | $34,544 | $9,153–$46,970 |
| Columbus OH | 3 | — | — | — | $27,067–$40,032 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 5 | $25,400 | $27,477 | $29,687 | $24,821–$52,594 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $14,858 | $17,904 | $20,342 | $13,766–$36,696 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $27,025–$27,025 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $16,635 | $19,494 | $29,672 | $12,676–$38,545 |
| Detroit MI | 16 | $20,464 | $20,580 | $29,226 | $13,602–$40,043 |
| Florida (statewide) | 90 | $15,223 | $17,064 | $28,970 | $10,698–$44,872 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 44 | $20,013 | $29,047 | $33,479 | $12,307–$42,191 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 11 | $29,004 | $29,912 | $35,934 | $25,770–$50,996 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $15,236 | $18,852 | $23,646 | $13,935–$37,133 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 9 | $21,540 | $24,410 | $25,876 | $12,457–$28,741 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 38 | $14,911 | $16,454 | $21,935 | $11,310–$62,082 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 40 | $14,732 | $19,556 | $25,158 | $8,480–$32,656 |
| Indianapolis IN | 5 | $14,732 | $15,000 | $27,346 | $13,700–$33,865 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 16 | $13,430 | $15,684 | $18,191 | $9,496–$24,350 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 19 | $12,418 | $14,934 | $19,149 | $6,330–$47,386 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 19 | $14,254 | $18,042 | $19,700 | $8,861–$33,057 |
| Las Vegas NV | 1 | — | — | — | $15,863–$15,863 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $24,480 | $26,782 | $28,274 | $19,979–$49,334 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $10,796 | $13,442 | $14,834 | $9,068–$19,540 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $29,090 | $40,512 | $45,170 | $11,518–$45,170 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 7 | $16,270 | $18,539 | $20,389 | $10,651–$22,146 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 3 | — | — | — | $14,464–$25,480 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 34 | $18,027 | $20,431 | $23,739 | $12,067–$36,783 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 15 | $22,343 | $24,612 | $24,962 | $15,446–$28,180 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 21 | $18,540 | $19,063 | $24,290 | $8,202–$31,073 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 21 | $12,862 | $15,897 | $17,139 | $11,179–$24,749 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 26 | $14,457 | $14,952 | $18,265 | $10,534–$41,432 |
| Montana (statewide) | 6 | $12,760 | $22,540 | $28,210 | $6,842–$49,994 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $12,810 | $13,744 | $17,663 | $12,152–$27,517 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 14 | $24,118 | $25,211 | $28,076 | $16,780–$35,679 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $19,410–$29,670 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $18,298 | $20,526 | $24,654 | $14,783–$35,137 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $24,182 | $28,223 | $34,050 | $14,144–$42,932 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 9 | $13,240 | $15,192 | $22,840 | $10,020–$43,154 |
| New York (statewide) | 47 | $16,518 | $19,540 | $26,298 | $10,838–$45,954 |
| New York City | 9 | $27,975 | $28,775 | $29,875 | $12,772–$45,640 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 25 | $14,690 | $19,188 | $24,699 | $10,046–$38,520 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $18,138 | $18,992 | $20,519 | $14,804–$25,876 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 43 | $17,392 | $24,620 | $27,706 | $9,596–$38,798 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 19 | $11,812 | $15,280 | $16,036 | $8,266–$26,615 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 10 | $23,822 | $25,536 | $30,955 | $12,290–$38,798 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 58 | $15,365 | $19,908 | $24,873 | $10,248–$29,590 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $24,900 | $27,404 | $30,035 | $23,000–$42,932 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $24,424 | $24,424 | $25,176 | $22,764–$26,182 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $17,042 | $18,131 | $20,144 | $14,531–$23,070 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $30,538 | $32,791 | $37,315 | $28,823–$37,315 |
| Research Triangle NC | 9 | $16,131 | $18,945 | $19,062 | $12,662–$23,040 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 6 | $20,281 | $25,986 | $30,762 | $17,158–$32,348 |
| Richmond VA | 7 | $16,374 | $27,980 | $33,024 | $15,865–$35,944 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $16,415 | $17,550 | $18,122 | $15,887–$22,500 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $22,817 | $22,817 | $22,817 | $22,590–$22,817 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $14,726–$35,914 |
| San Diego CA | 7 | $17,980 | $20,915 | $23,478 | $17,412–$25,124 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $18,449–$26,922 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $29,059 | $31,506 | $33,143 | $27,656–$40,667 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 28 | $22,751 | $28,918 | $33,348 | $10,891–$45,272 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $19,219–$24,298 |
| St. Louis MO | 6 | $17,629 | $17,629 | $17,629 | $7,634–$26,276 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $28,700 | $28,970 | $30,839 | $23,096–$33,133 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 29 | $12,490 | $14,688 | $15,841 | $10,250–$27,517 |
| Texas (statewide) | 89 | $14,296 | $17,738 | $24,120 | $7,165–$37,261 |
| Utah (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $22,817–$32,159 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $17,918–$39,606 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 21 | $21,760 | $28,245 | $30,360 | $14,753–$51,432 |
| Washington (statewide) | 12 | $24,496 | $28,060 | $31,941 | $11,810–$60,183 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $22,099 | $28,099 | $28,965 | $13,689–$31,456 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 13 | $10,306 | $10,793 | $25,412 | $8,987–$35,982 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 47 | $22,638 | $27,810 | $31,073 | $13,088–$35,933 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $31,808–$31,808 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, Llc | Kansas (statewide) | $6,330 | 0.7× | 3 | 2025-12-19 |
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $6,842 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Peterson Regional Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $7,165 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-08-17 |
| Ascension Providence | Texas (statewide) | $7,362 | 0.7× | 4 | 2026-01-01 |
| Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis MO | $7,634 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Frisco At Pg | Texas (statewide) | $7,947 | 0.7× | 4 | 2025-01-31 |
| Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital | Minnesota (statewide) | $8,202 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-28 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc | Oklahoma (statewide) | $8,266 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-06-12 |
| Ascension St John Sapulpa | Oklahoma (statewide) | $8,300 | 0.8× | 4 | 2026-01-01 |
| Schneck Medical Center | Indiana (statewide) | $8,480 | 0.8× | 3 | 2024-01-24 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Kentucky (statewide) | $8,861 | 0.9× | 5 | 2026-09-25 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | West Virginia (statewide) | $8,987 | 0.9× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Alaska (statewide) | $47,386 | 4.0× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas (statewide) | $47,386 | 4.7× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles CA | $49,334 | 3.5× | 4 | 2025-11-26 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $49,994 | 4.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Wilcox Memorial Hospital | Hawaii (statewide) | $50,996 | 4.0× | 2 | 2026-02-12 |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | Virginia (statewide) | $51,432 | 5.0× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | Connecticut (statewide) | $52,594 | 4.0× | 13 | 2026-09-19 |
| Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center | California (statewide) | $56,733 | 4.1× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $57,775 | 4.1× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $60,183 | 5.0× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Taylorville Memorial Hospital | Illinois (statewide) | $62,082 | 5.4× | 1 | 2026-09-17 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $100,106 | 7.2× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
Questions
How much do commercial insurers pay hospitals for cervical disc replacement?
Across 950 hospitals in 77 markets (metro areas and statewide) that post a usable dollar rate, the median commercial rate for CPT 22856, hospital outpatient is $22,846, 1.2× the same hospital's local Medicare base rate. The middle half of hospitals runs $16,966 to $35,170. Figures are each hospital's median across insurers, from its federal price-transparency file.
What does Medicare pay for cervical disc replacement?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient rate for CPT 22856 is $17,914 and its surgery-center rate is $13,098, before local wage adjustment.
Which hospitals post the lowest and highest commercial rates for cervical disc replacement?
Lowest medians: Jefferson County Hospital ($8,003), Jefferson Abington Hospital ($8,930), Watertown Regional Medical Center ($9,004). Highest: Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital ($109,991), Parkview Hospital ($98,123), Parkview Regional Medical Center ($98,123). Coverage: every hospital whose price file we could read.