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Low-back fusion with bone graft laid along the side of the spine, usually with screws (22840). Commercial negotiated rates by hospital and market, next to Medicare for the same code.
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CPT 22612: Lumbar Fusion, Posterolateral
945 hospitals in 77 markets. National Medicare rate $17,914, surgery center $13,492.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 9 | $17,454 | $18,579 | $20,404 | $16,238–$33,036 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $10,668–$43,406 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 6 | $11,799 | $16,798 | $23,134 | $11,788–$26,522 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $22,271–$25,419 |
| Atlanta GA | 6 | $9,106 | $9,106 | $27,700 | $9,106–$34,298 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $11,425 | $21,659 | $26,102 | $11,425–$26,102 |
| Boston MA | 10 | $17,859 | $22,855 | $24,924 | $12,252–$26,918 |
| California (statewide) | 47 | $25,422 | $37,700 | $69,590 | $16,586–$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 | $11,577 | $18,247 | $28,009 | $8,884–$38,983 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 12 | $13,550 | $17,962 | $19,009 | $12,531–$28,116 |
| Columbus OH | 1 | — | — | — | $63,065–$63,065 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $73,054–$73,054 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 12 | $26,025 | $31,175 | $35,974 | $16,982–$41,042 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $14,592 | $27,105 | $27,610 | $12,664–$28,116 |
| Detroit MI | 7 | $13,398 | $23,011 | $29,148 | $9,407–$32,168 |
| Florida (statewide) | 56 | $14,874 | $18,732 | $22,490 | $10,595–$54,548 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 24 | $14,944 | $24,550 | $30,195 | $9,106–$40,940 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $23,980–$27,977 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $24,277 | $33,466 | $35,124 | $20,094–$35,124 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 14 | $19,267 | $36,404 | $45,860 | $11,069–$56,465 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 25 | $14,716 | $16,480 | $26,568 | $9,915–$54,635 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 24 | $28,765 | $36,257 | $40,724 | $11,261–$65,495 |
| Indianapolis IN | 1 | — | — | — | $20,404–$20,404 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 13 | $23,156 | $32,320 | $39,804 | $12,110–$50,219 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 8 | $22,908 | $27,553 | $32,303 | $15,451–$48,140 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 11 | $17,058 | $24,551 | $32,261 | $9,752–$36,136 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $9,823–$30,676 |
| Los Angeles CA | 17 | $20,035 | $26,610 | $33,634 | $17,086–$46,112 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 22 | $11,586 | $13,385 | $17,611 | $9,809–$26,817 |
| Maine (statewide) | 16 | $75,354 | $85,518 | $87,484 | $37,427–$109,991 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $12,252–$24,851 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 1 | — | — | — | $34,335–$34,335 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 19 | $14,572 | $23,531 | $25,328 | $9,802–$31,208 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 7 | $21,654 | $27,559 | $36,761 | $21,654–$42,066 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 11 | $34,536 | $49,397 | $58,629 | $21,654–$68,899 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 12 | $18,547 | $23,285 | $28,114 | $13,638–$31,745 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 11 | $21,780 | $21,780 | $28,182 | $14,028–$49,085 |
| Montana (statewide) | 5 | $35,860 | $38,619 | $39,662 | $16,290–$71,452 |
| Nashville TN | 6 | $26,382 | $26,627 | $34,845 | $26,300–$37,906 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 9 | $12,110 | $12,110 | $14,644 | $9,823–$25,244 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $9,823–$40,955 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 6 | $42,201 | $65,840 | $72,854 | $22,684–$78,517 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 20 | $18,344 | $19,574 | $21,338 | $13,385–$35,734 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 7 | $17,994 | $23,780 | $32,244 | $11,673–$44,110 |
| New York (statewide) | 25 | $27,296 | $32,643 | $39,307 | $14,129–$54,718 |
| New York City | 8 | $27,296 | $27,296 | $30,380 | $23,189–$71,452 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $13,638–$43,428 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 12 | $13,521 | $13,521 | $22,758 | $11,996–$42,579 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 36 | $27,382 | $32,188 | $41,598 | $9,353–$67,394 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 7 | $20,164 | $31,263 | $36,864 | $14,977–$44,964 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 7 | $47,093 | $61,966 | $70,772 | $27,710–$86,837 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 29 | $29,440 | $39,190 | $60,155 | $8,568–$80,656 |
| Philadelphia PA | 10 | $14,798 | $16,650 | $17,515 | $11,377–$32,592 |
| Phoenix AZ | 6 | $23,586 | $23,586 | $23,586 | $23,586–$23,586 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 10 | $15,942 | $32,339 | $38,194 | $10,335–$46,288 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $23,856 | $23,856 | $50,741 | $22,282–$50,741 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $28,293–$73,450 |
| Richmond VA | 3 | — | — | — | $52,278–$52,996 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 4 | — | — | — | $19,279–$52,318 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $26,142 | $27,034 | $27,034 | $16,966–$27,925 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $23,143–$26,334 |
| San Diego CA | 3 | — | — | — | $32,249–$41,585 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 4 | — | — | — | $13,310–$50,444 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $52,666 | $56,705 | $64,151 | $43,318–$76,894 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 18 | $13,805 | $18,644 | $20,600 | $13,060–$23,737 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $13,649–$23,165 |
| Tampa FL | 6 | $19,522 | $19,522 | $19,522 | $18,385–$24,402 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 19 | $16,703 | $21,892 | $26,464 | $12,708–$39,672 |
| Texas (statewide) | 68 | $16,982 | $19,879 | $26,182 | $9,752–$52,296 |
| Utah (statewide) | 6 | $18,131 | $23,884 | $26,142 | $16,966–$27,034 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 19 | $40,233 | $43,458 | $54,083 | $15,406–$65,170 |
| Washington (statewide) | 11 | $49,010 | $51,289 | $65,050 | $19,198–$83,504 |
| Washington DC | 9 | $14,695 | $14,695 | $28,510 | $11,846–$49,395 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 6 | $21,369 | $26,884 | $50,130 | $12,304–$74,454 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 29 | $14,334 | $17,445 | $17,900 | $9,004–$45,248 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Cole | Pennsylvania (statewide) | $8,568 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-03-06 |
| University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center | Cleveland OH | $8,884 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-07-14 |
| Watertown Regional Medical Center | Wisconsin (statewide) | $9,004 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta GA | $9,106 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Georgia (statewide) | $9,106 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta GA | $9,106 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta GA | $9,106 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Atlanta GA | $9,106 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Georgia (statewide) | $9,106 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Cleveland OH | $9,240 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-07-14 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Ohio (statewide) | $9,353 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-07-14 |
| Harper University Hospital | Detroit MI | $9,407 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-09-02 |
| St Michael Medical Center | Washington (statewide) | $80,871 | 4.0× | 3 | 2026-02-28 |
| Mary Bridge Children'S Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $83,504 | 4.1× | 4 | 2026-08-27 |
| Mainehealth Stephens Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $84,607 | 4.9× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| 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 |
| 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 451: Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without McC
1393 hospitals in 81 markets. National Medicare rate $23,507.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 19 | $27,031 | $33,922 | $37,794 | $21,644–$73,476 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $28,144–$102,032 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 26 | $49,803 | $60,445 | $62,562 | $19,349–$81,393 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 7 | $30,415 | $32,963 | $33,608 | $23,775–$51,824 |
| Atlanta GA | 8 | $55,686 | $59,158 | $71,134 | $55,686–$91,889 |
| Austin TX | 11 | $20,764 | $34,068 | $36,254 | $20,240–$44,247 |
| Boston MA | 14 | $28,829 | $29,881 | $33,869 | $24,267–$66,150 |
| California (statewide) | 41 | $38,043 | $51,908 | $75,946 | $25,005–$127,105 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $46,987 | $50,886 | $63,151 | $36,239–$63,151 |
| Chicago IL | 10 | $38,872 | $45,022 | $52,170 | $29,308–$60,085 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $40,612 | $41,947 | $44,461 | $22,338–$69,139 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $46,697 | $54,699 | $74,697 | $19,792–$101,567 |
| Columbus OH | 3 | — | — | — | $65,661–$86,565 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 5 | $34,867 | $61,581 | $64,636 | $24,821–$120,687 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $29,110 | $35,952 | $39,836 | $27,436–$79,015 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $38,123 | $47,734 | $64,164 | $28,052–$96,889 |
| Detroit MI | 14 | $44,251 | $44,251 | $57,674 | $21,865–$69,216 |
| Florida (statewide) | 93 | $31,686 | $38,701 | $56,472 | $17,562–$97,032 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 44 | $42,334 | $61,896 | $72,395 | $24,695–$91,889 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 6 | $60,978 | $77,926 | $80,689 | $55,724–$99,481 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $32,076 | $37,099 | $47,567 | $28,684–$67,217 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 13 | $63,774 | $77,181 | $84,412 | $33,332–$94,293 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 37 | $29,881 | $37,637 | $47,656 | $24,457–$79,729 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 44 | $23,139 | $46,624 | $56,466 | $16,326–$94,247 |
| Indianapolis IN | 5 | $17,562 | $17,886 | $59,132 | $17,233–$82,078 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 15 | $29,096 | $33,903 | $43,913 | $26,094–$59,171 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 19 | $28,639 | $32,881 | $38,839 | $13,688–$102,032 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 21 | $29,976 | $32,012 | $42,464 | $19,080–$81,805 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $45,373–$62,346 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $57,388 | $59,145 | $63,709 | $37,732–$88,784 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 25 | $24,235 | $28,788 | $32,210 | $18,210–$37,853 |
| Maine (statewide) | 12 | $77,419 | $87,602 | $97,674 | $24,907–$97,674 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 5 | $35,704 | $40,270 | $41,218 | $23,031–$57,340 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 4 | — | — | — | $33,807–$46,152 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 35 | $35,998 | $42,310 | $52,274 | $25,456–$67,192 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 15 | $45,812 | $49,014 | $52,996 | $24,282–$61,279 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 22 | $40,309 | $41,222 | $56,318 | $14,619–$67,192 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 21 | $32,530 | $34,888 | $47,526 | $24,071–$67,770 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 23 | $32,228 | $35,268 | $45,649 | $18,907–$84,934 |
| Montana (statewide) | 7 | $37,881 | $52,957 | $65,530 | $14,731–$127,231 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $26,953 | $30,628 | $40,554 | $18,220–$59,251 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 13 | $51,720 | $55,067 | $66,102 | $36,129–$85,916 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $19,308–$64,158 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $37,182 | $42,675 | $53,897 | $25,656–$75,979 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 20 | $55,660 | $64,478 | $73,631 | $30,387–$116,051 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 9 | $39,420 | $49,181 | $58,992 | $21,654–$92,922 |
| New York (statewide) | 48 | $35,146 | $42,352 | $56,865 | $23,437–$110,498 |
| New York City | 9 | $60,492 | $62,222 | $78,148 | $27,500–$99,464 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 29 | $33,748 | $43,738 | $63,420 | $19,084–$79,729 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $34,850 | $39,218 | $41,983 | $23,330–$55,718 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 43 | $41,947 | $53,547 | $61,194 | $20,750–$108,180 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 17 | $25,904 | $32,204 | $36,547 | $14,966–$63,174 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 9 | $39,422 | $52,846 | $67,693 | $35,645–$83,654 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 58 | $40,758 | $49,890 | $60,372 | $24,882–$79,729 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $55,692 | $61,390 | $71,360 | $52,634–$116,051 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $60,618 | $60,618 | $61,657 | $55,732–$62,562 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $36,806 | $39,273 | $43,638 | $31,422–$49,368 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $62,833 | $68,694 | $80,348 | $62,063–$80,348 |
| Research Triangle NC | 8 | $38,492 | $42,596 | $45,566 | $33,678–$49,821 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 5 | $49,508 | $61,827 | $62,032 | $30,582–$68,086 |
| Richmond VA | 7 | $41,310 | $74,250 | $77,725 | $37,337–$87,201 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 4 | — | — | — | $32,056–$42,905 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $50,080 | $50,080 | $50,080 | $49,036–$50,080 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $34,914–$55,862 |
| San Diego CA | 7 | $36,493 | $45,226 | $49,162 | $31,575–$53,196 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $39,351–$54,482 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $70,515 | $71,185 | $76,968 | $69,155–$96,180 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 27 | $51,168 | $72,704 | $88,850 | $27,712–$105,483 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $41,559–$52,542 |
| St. Louis MO | 7 | $37,094 | $37,094 | $37,094 | $16,507–$52,459 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $61,686 | $62,379 | $63,446 | $49,942–$68,110 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 31 | $26,934 | $32,452 | $38,314 | $16,116–$59,251 |
| Texas (statewide) | 85 | $31,798 | $37,499 | $50,261 | $19,827–$81,805 |
| Utah (statewide) | 6 | $52,422 | $62,124 | $66,769 | $23,696–$67,425 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $38,581–$85,282 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 21 | $56,248 | $63,707 | $67,234 | $32,914–$111,216 |
| Washington (statewide) | 15 | $53,098 | $57,895 | $68,894 | $24,353–$138,229 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $54,822 | $60,504 | $62,368 | $36,446–$79,729 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 13 | $18,645 | $19,527 | $52,926 | $16,260–$77,807 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 47 | $55,004 | $61,122 | $67,192 | $14,553–$77,701 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $81,279–$81,279 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, Llc | Kansas (statewide) | $13,688 | 0.7× | 3 | 2025-12-19 |
| Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc | Wisconsin (statewide) | $14,553 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-08-07 |
| Kittson Healthcare | Minnesota (statewide) | $14,619 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-06-26 |
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $14,731 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St John Sapulpa | Oklahoma (statewide) | $14,966 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman | Tennessee (statewide) | $16,116 | 0.7× | 4 | 2026-01-01 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | West Virginia (statewide) | $16,260 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Schneck Medical Center | Indiana (statewide) | $16,326 | 0.7× | 1 | 2024-01-24 |
| Ascension Columbia St Mary'S Hospital Milwaukee Ca | Wisconsin (statewide) | $16,327 | 0.7× | 9 | 2026-01-01 |
| Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis MO | $16,507 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
| Ascension St John Nowata | Oklahoma (statewide) | $16,851 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Heart Center | Indiana (statewide) | $17,205 | 0.7× | 7 | 2026-01-01 |
| Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital | Virginia (statewide) | $102,371 | 4.6× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | South Carolina (statewide) | $105,483 | 4.8× | 4 | 2026-03-01 |
| Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge | South Carolina (statewide) | $105,483 | 4.8× | 4 | 2026-03-01 |
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $108,180 | 5.0× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills | New York (statewide) | $110,498 | 3.8× | 8 | 2026-04-01 |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | Virginia (statewide) | $111,216 | 5.0× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Inspira Medical Center Vineland | New Jersey (statewide) | $116,051 | 4.4× | 5 | 2026-03-24 |
| Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill | Philadelphia PA | $116,051 | 4.4× | 5 | 2026-03-24 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | Connecticut (statewide) | $120,687 | 4.3× | 13 | 2026-09-19 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $127,105 | 4.2× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $127,231 | 5.4× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $138,229 | 5.3× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 450: Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical With McC Or Custom-Made Anatomically Designed Interbody Fusion Device
1301 hospitals in 81 markets. National Medicare rate $38,782.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 19 | $42,990 | $55,966 | $65,774 | $35,708–$122,621 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $46,115–$170,274 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 26 | $79,818 | $101,840 | $104,408 | $27,012–$176,974 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 5 | $50,250 | $51,268 | $56,651 | $39,676–$115,033 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $92,931 | $105,992 | $121,720 | $92,931–$160,364 |
| Austin TX | 11 | $34,257 | $55,154 | $56,918 | $33,392–$73,000 |
| Boston MA | 13 | $47,204 | $49,299 | $56,814 | $40,036–$109,137 |
| California (statewide) | 38 | $68,212 | $82,548 | $142,265 | $42,252–$176,974 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $78,414 | $84,922 | $104,188 | $59,787–$104,188 |
| Chicago IL | 10 | $64,667 | $75,135 | $87,064 | $48,910–$99,131 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $64,378 | $69,133 | $69,918 | $36,756–$89,929 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $70,007 | $94,103 | $123,238 | $32,654–$167,568 |
| Columbus OH | 3 | — | — | — | $108,329–$142,817 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $101,598–$135,202 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $44,767 | $53,625 | $62,533 | $42,642–$121,542 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $63,382 | $70,878 | $105,859 | $55,525–$159,851 |
| Detroit MI | 13 | $73,006 | $73,006 | $74,466 | $36,074–$96,514 |
| Florida (statewide) | 92 | $52,232 | $58,307 | $97,336 | $24,633–$166,412 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 44 | $67,059 | $114,076 | $126,270 | $39,162–$160,364 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 6 | $100,604 | $128,192 | $132,586 | $91,936–$164,127 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $49,662 | $61,560 | $78,108 | $43,123–$103,584 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 11 | $95,307 | $111,757 | $126,960 | $54,992–$157,361 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 32 | $53,395 | $61,938 | $82,736 | $40,350–$176,974 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 27 | $71,972 | $86,070 | $110,089 | $26,213–$155,491 |
| Indianapolis IN | 4 | — | — | — | $24,983–$135,414 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 14 | $48,484 | $57,027 | $68,718 | $43,480–$97,622 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 17 | $41,522 | $45,258 | $66,910 | $22,583–$170,274 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 19 | $49,198 | $55,470 | $70,535 | $31,842–$118,787 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $45,373–$101,283 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $85,754 | $99,117 | $102,426 | $68,192–$122,318 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $41,712 | $48,300 | $54,941 | $29,627–$63,171 |
| Maine (statewide) | 12 | $128,026 | $144,528 | $161,146 | $41,092–$161,146 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $37,998–$74,718 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 4 | — | — | — | $52,828–$72,398 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 33 | $56,908 | $69,804 | $83,312 | $41,998–$110,856 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 14 | $81,893 | $88,441 | $105,507 | $40,166–$136,020 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 21 | $68,009 | $68,009 | $95,834 | $29,260–$141,356 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 17 | $48,221 | $62,999 | $88,295 | $40,171–$150,428 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 21 | $51,942 | $58,722 | $73,729 | $31,553–$118,129 |
| Montana (statewide) | 6 | $45,525 | $79,422 | $97,270 | $24,585–$224,089 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $47,942 | $48,555 | $65,019 | $45,347–$98,882 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 13 | $86,312 | $95,438 | $110,314 | $60,294–$155,778 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $41,892–$105,849 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $68,132 | $73,967 | $89,895 | $52,739–$125,352 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 20 | $92,305 | $108,408 | $121,478 | $50,022–$202,988 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 9 | $69,552 | $82,075 | $97,220 | $36,108–$155,072 |
| New York (statewide) | 45 | $58,239 | $70,584 | $93,818 | $33,011–$200,349 |
| New York City | 9 | $99,802 | $99,951 | $130,416 | $45,894–$164,098 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 26 | $59,818 | $80,887 | $106,175 | $23,422–$176,974 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $58,816 | $65,450 | $69,444 | $45,729–$92,984 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 38 | $66,876 | $83,115 | $99,948 | $34,235–$139,097 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 14 | $46,648 | $55,520 | $66,169 | $40,609–$104,226 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 7 | $94,982 | $105,002 | $117,462 | $53,279–$139,097 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 57 | $66,620 | $80,417 | $97,557 | $43,278–$176,974 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $92,036 | $101,282 | $117,351 | $86,838–$202,988 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $92,296 | $96,153 | $100,660 | $81,799–$104,408 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $62,571 | $65,946 | $73,008 | $51,841–$83,845 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $103,572 | $112,903 | $134,088 | $102,722–$134,088 |
| Research Triangle NC | 5 | $75,346 | $82,196 | $82,196 | $57,964–$88,587 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 5 | $102,003 | $102,495 | $109,922 | $52,685–$112,329 |
| Richmond VA | 6 | $61,154 | $88,738 | $118,090 | $58,686–$148,771 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 4 | — | — | — | $52,315–$71,768 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $82,624 | $82,624 | $82,624 | $81,122–$82,624 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $57,344–$80,776 |
| San Diego CA | 6 | $56,644 | $67,494 | $82,646 | $51,319–$87,130 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $60,699–$90,920 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $118,231 | $122,026 | $136,538 | $117,680–$160,508 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 23 | $82,234 | $117,821 | $150,514 | $45,800–$161,514 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $68,566–$86,686 |
| St. Louis MO | 3 | — | — | — | $61,196–$85,883 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $102,746 | $104,102 | $106,212 | $82,396–$113,785 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 32 | $47,444 | $54,900 | $63,726 | $30,700–$122,074 |
| Texas (statewide) | 85 | $50,338 | $62,875 | $79,400 | $33,089–$133,892 |
| Utah (statewide) | 5 | $104,702 | $108,144 | $112,521 | $82,624–$112,521 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $64,387–$142,323 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 17 | $73,442 | $103,943 | $109,096 | $51,392–$168,895 |
| Washington (statewide) | 12 | $94,368 | $109,270 | $127,476 | $80,270–$238,606 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $87,634 | $101,009 | $105,057 | $61,006–$176,974 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 13 | $39,361 | $41,225 | $96,157 | $34,326–$128,369 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 45 | $94,530 | $101,921 | $110,856 | $48,745–$128,193 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $147,370–$147,370 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, Llc | Kansas (statewide) | $22,583 | 0.7× | 3 | 2025-12-19 |
| Frye Regional Medical Center | North Carolina (statewide) | $23,422 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-07-08 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Kansas (statewide) | $23,724 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $24,585 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent'S St Johns County | Florida (statewide) | $24,633 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Wilson Medical Center | North Carolina (statewide) | $24,978 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-07-10 |
| Ascension St Vincent Carmel | Indianapolis IN | $24,983 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Fishers | Indianapolis IN | $24,983 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Kokomo | Indiana (statewide) | $26,213 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc. | Arizona (statewide) | $27,012 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-07-29 |
| Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital | Minnesota (statewide) | $29,260 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-28 |
| St Charles Parish Hospital | Louisiana (statewide) | $29,627 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Hemet Global Medical Center | California (statewide) | $176,974 | 3.5× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Menifee Global Medical Center | California (statewide) | $176,974 | 3.5× | 1 | 2026-05-20 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington DC | $176,974 | 3.9× | 7 | 2026-04-01 |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | Illinois (statewide) | $176,974 | 4.3× | 6 | 2026-09-17 |
| Maria Parham Medical Center | North Carolina (statewide) | $176,974 | 4.9× | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| Swain County Hospital | North Carolina (statewide) | $176,974 | 4.9× | 2 | 2026-07-30 |
| Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center | Pennsylvania (statewide) | $176,974 | 4.8× | 3 | 2026-08-06 |
| Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills | New York (statewide) | $200,349 | 4.2× | 8 | 2026-04-01 |
| Inspira Medical Center Vineland | New Jersey (statewide) | $202,988 | 4.7× | 5 | 2026-03-24 |
| Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill | Philadelphia PA | $202,988 | 4.7× | 5 | 2026-03-24 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $224,089 | 5.8× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $238,606 | 5.6× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
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 lumbar fusion, posterolateral?
Across 945 hospitals in 77 markets (metro areas and statewide) that post a usable dollar rate, the median commercial rate for CPT 22612, hospital outpatient is $24,250, 1.3× the same hospital's local Medicare base rate. The middle half of hospitals runs $17,442 to $35,974. Figures are each hospital's median across insurers, from its federal price-transparency file.
What does Medicare pay for lumbar fusion, posterolateral?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient rate for CPT 22612 is $17,914 and its surgery-center rate is $13,492, before local wage adjustment.
Which hospitals post the lowest and highest commercial rates for lumbar fusion, posterolateral?
Lowest medians: Upmc Cole ($8,568), University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center ($8,884), Watertown Regional Medical Center ($9,004). Highest: Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital ($109,991), Northern Light Mayo Hospital ($92,140), Mainehealth Waldo Hospital ($90,355). Coverage: every hospital whose price file we could read.