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Fusion of the neck through the back of the neck. Commercial negotiated rates by hospital and market, next to Medicare for the same code.
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CPT 22600: Neck Fusion From the Back
736 hospitals in 72 markets. National Medicare rate $17,914, surgery center $13,103.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 6 | $17,902 | $18,752 | $22,803 | $16,038–$24,738 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $14,250–$31,956 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 5 | $15,169 | $15,863 | $20,887 | $11,821–$26,522 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $8,505–$9,928 |
| Atlanta GA | 6 | $9,486 | $9,486 | $28,426 | $9,486–$35,140 |
| Austin TX | 5 | $23,285 | $23,285 | $23,285 | $23,285–$25,716 |
| Boston MA | 9 | $31,744 | $34,378 | $40,062 | $22,934–$41,032 |
| California (statewide) | 20 | $16,797 | $29,272 | $37,762 | $11,559–$58,472 |
| Chicago IL | 7 | $22,984 | $27,813 | $29,642 | $16,764–$30,270 |
| Cleveland OH | 10 | $17,625 | $18,365 | $28,009 | $11,426–$34,836 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 12 | $13,472 | $17,501 | $21,968 | $11,274–$34,904 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 10 | $25,100 | $33,934 | $35,021 | $14,351–$39,628 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $16,876 | $26,036 | $30,826 | $12,858–$34,904 |
| Detroit MI | 4 | — | — | — | $11,110–$24,222 |
| Florida (statewide) | 51 | $21,098 | $21,623 | $26,558 | $10,248–$36,620 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 20 | $14,954 | $21,370 | $29,417 | $9,486–$41,782 |
| Houston TX | 18 | $13,620 | $23,525 | $24,000 | $9,158–$33,466 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 10 | $24,818 | $27,769 | $36,031 | $15,868–$45,711 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 16 | $16,024 | $17,612 | $25,668 | $14,983–$27,813 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 20 | $28,696 | $33,522 | $37,141 | $11,261–$62,513 |
| Indianapolis IN | 1 | — | — | — | $24,738–$24,738 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $12,110–$34,097 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 11 | $18,782 | $24,383 | $28,989 | $15,675–$48,140 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 6 | $13,146 | $14,266 | $18,160 | $9,842–$20,018 |
| Las Vegas NV | 1 | — | — | — | $9,823–$9,823 |
| Los Angeles CA | 16 | $18,688 | $20,690 | $29,802 | $16,987–$58,472 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $10,984 | $12,011 | $16,881 | $8,079–$26,024 |
| Maine (statewide) | 9 | $53,318 | $55,369 | $55,369 | $13,862–$62,212 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $32,992–$32,992 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 16 | $17,471 | $18,508 | $22,226 | $15,231–$26,946 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 5 | $10,628 | $10,628 | $10,628 | $10,406–$10,628 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 10 | $17,246 | $23,846 | $26,160 | $10,628–$36,212 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 9 | $9,486 | $10,189 | $10,189 | $8,052–$19,771 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 9 | $24,107 | $25,799 | $26,238 | $14,351–$31,426 |
| Montana (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $27,026–$28,377 |
| Nashville TN | 4 | — | — | — | $19,450–$20,652 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 10 | $12,110 | $12,346 | $14,777 | $9,823–$25,244 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $9,823–$40,955 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 5 | $31,519 | $37,412 | $51,045 | $22,684–$78,517 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 19 | $15,703 | $16,441 | $19,578 | $10,692–$25,336 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $25,061–$85,212 |
| New York (statewide) | 18 | $32,831 | $36,414 | $44,863 | $24,066–$54,718 |
| New York City | 7 | $28,992 | $32,831 | $32,831 | $13,997–$66,537 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $11,832–$43,428 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $12,633–$24,696 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 33 | $27,966 | $33,816 | $41,471 | $12,471–$67,394 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $11,994–$31,426 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 5 | $17,455 | $34,916 | $67,394 | $17,455–$80,710 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 15 | $33,538 | $58,593 | $66,163 | $9,539–$80,656 |
| Philadelphia PA | 9 | $11,276 | $16,603 | $16,698 | $10,362–$23,037 |
| Phoenix AZ | 8 | $13,807 | $15,169 | $15,169 | $9,721–$15,169 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 2 | — | — | — | $12,405–$12,425 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $23,856 | $23,856 | $63,936 | $21,408–$63,936 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $15,150–$33,378 |
| Richmond VA | 3 | — | — | — | $38,117–$38,117 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 3 | — | — | — | $8,958–$28,161 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $15,485 | $15,485 | $15,485 | $14,974–$15,996 |
| San Antonio TX | 2 | — | — | — | $30,113–$30,113 |
| San Diego CA | 2 | — | — | — | $38,834–$41,585 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 4 | — | — | — | $13,547–$40,202 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $44,097 | $46,400 | $55,459 | $27,004–$69,623 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 17 | $20,410 | $21,721 | $27,284 | $13,303–$32,202 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $8,998–$13,649 |
| Tampa FL | 6 | $17,068 | $17,068 | $18,056 | $17,068–$24,884 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 15 | $13,628 | $14,561 | $19,335 | $11,234–$22,400 |
| Texas (statewide) | 53 | $14,351 | $18,082 | $25,716 | $9,158–$68,341 |
| Utah (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $12,885–$15,485 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 19 | $40,968 | $44,462 | $51,479 | $12,325–$59,423 |
| Washington (statewide) | 11 | $44,602 | $49,569 | $65,688 | $20,549–$82,983 |
| Washington DC | 4 | — | — | — | $11,384–$30,589 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $14,999–$24,236 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 27 | $18,120 | $20,120 | $22,038 | $8,650–$45,248 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Hospital | Mississippi (statewide) | $8,052 | 0.5× | 5 | 2026-09-15 |
| Slidell Memorial Hospital | Louisiana (statewide) | $8,079 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Chi St Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Arkansas (statewide) | $8,505 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-02-28 |
| Unitypoint Health - Meriter | Wisconsin (statewide) | $8,650 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-01-28 |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock | Mississippi (statewide) | $8,766 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Doctors Hospital at Renaissance | Rio Grande Valley TX | $8,958 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | South Dakota (statewide) | $8,998 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-03-04 |
| Watertown Regional Medical Center | Wisconsin (statewide) | $9,004 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center | Houston TX | $9,158 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-02-28 |
| St. Luke's Health The Woodlands Hospital | Houston TX | $9,158 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-02-28 |
| St Luke'S Patients Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $9,158 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-02-28 |
| St. Luke's Health Sugar Land Hospital | Houston TX | $9,158 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-02-28 |
| Salem Hospital | Oregon (statewide) | $67,394 | 3.4× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Palestine Regional Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $68,341 | 3.9× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital | Seattle-Tacoma WA | $69,623 | 3.4× | 3 | 2026-08-27 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono | Pennsylvania (statewide) | $70,331 | 4.1× | 8 | 2026-07-01 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton | Pennsylvania (statewide) | $70,812 | 4.2× | 8 | 2026-07-01 |
| Penn State Health St. Joseph | Pennsylvania (statewide) | $77,539 | 4.3× | 1 | 2026-03-27 |
| Mary Bridge Children'S Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $78,326 | 3.8× | 4 | 2026-08-27 |
| Elliot Hospital | New Hampshire (statewide) | $78,517 | 4.2× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie | Pennsylvania (statewide) | $80,656 | 4.5× | 8 | 2026-07-01 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Oregon (statewide) | $80,710 | 3.9× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $82,983 | 4.3× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center | New Mexico (statewide) | $85,212 | 4.7× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 472: Cervical Spinal Fusion With Cc
1433 hospitals in 82 markets. National Medicare rate $21,438.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 21 | $24,730 | $27,397 | $32,006 | $19,739–$68,981 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $25,710–$95,789 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 27 | $35,027 | $50,378 | $57,488 | $13,778–$68,368 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 9 | $25,042 | $28,140 | $30,062 | $22,320–$34,587 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $52,279 | $56,378 | $58,203 | $52,279–$85,289 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $18,583 | $28,862 | $32,641 | $12,767–$38,926 |
| Boston MA | 15 | $25,606 | $27,251 | $38,585 | $20,892–$60,329 |
| California (statewide) | 52 | $33,251 | $41,599 | $53,761 | $18,367–$124,578 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $44,112 | $47,774 | $57,593 | $33,049–$57,593 |
| Chicago IL | 11 | $33,490 | $40,437 | $47,046 | $27,515–$54,797 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $21,760 | $32,753 | $39,417 | $20,670–$57,328 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $36,421 | $54,310 | $68,123 | $18,050–$92,628 |
| Columbus OH | 3 | — | — | — | $55,034–$78,947 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 6 | $24,966 | $39,794 | $61,509 | $17,350–$71,226 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $27,210 | $35,309 | $37,588 | $26,049–$74,181 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $55,365–$55,365 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $24,740 | $25,746 | $58,516 | $24,506–$76,810 |
| Detroit MI | 15 | $40,356 | $40,356 | $45,472 | $32,632–$56,105 |
| Florida (statewide) | 89 | $30,994 | $35,238 | $58,563 | $16,282–$88,492 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 43 | $41,282 | $55,431 | $66,651 | $22,736–$85,289 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 11 | $50,130 | $50,903 | $64,304 | $43,734–$69,576 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $28,416 | $34,688 | $44,462 | $25,514–$62,292 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 14 | $48,325 | $51,018 | $68,598 | $30,398–$72,459 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 40 | $27,420 | $32,382 | $41,882 | $19,830–$63,724 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 45 | $21,294 | $39,103 | $49,503 | $16,090–$64,401 |
| Indianapolis IN | 5 | $15,261 | $15,894 | $53,928 | $15,260–$66,785 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 15 | $27,316 | $31,829 | $40,386 | $24,503–$49,165 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 20 | $24,537 | $27,103 | $37,376 | $11,859–$95,789 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 20 | $27,325 | $33,064 | $39,072 | $17,913–$66,824 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $37,888–$48,376 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $49,378 | $53,770 | $57,516 | $39,401–$64,814 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 25 | $22,726 | $26,084 | $28,210 | $17,166–$38,821 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $58,805 | $79,892 | $89,078 | $22,715–$89,078 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 6 | $30,514 | $36,152 | $39,530 | $21,004–$40,208 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 3 | — | — | — | $26,691–$50,249 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 37 | $34,148 | $38,586 | $47,189 | $23,216–$61,279 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 15 | $44,062 | $49,753 | $49,836 | $30,816–$55,574 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 21 | $37,594 | $37,594 | $49,102 | $16,174–$61,426 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 17 | $30,522 | $31,818 | $34,432 | $21,648–$48,808 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 24 | $28,307 | $32,054 | $35,822 | $21,294–$74,181 |
| Montana (statewide) | 7 | $30,040 | $48,364 | $59,828 | $13,830–$103,751 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $25,153 | $25,494 | $36,262 | $24,420–$55,626 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 15 | $48,466 | $50,232 | $57,873 | $33,919–$70,362 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 6 | $40,386 | $42,074 | $46,800 | $37,101–$58,511 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $35,024 | $39,128 | $48,940 | $29,153–$69,292 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $50,942 | $56,271 | $67,150 | $27,162–$87,558 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 9 | $23,343 | $29,392 | $46,390 | $19,960–$87,236 |
| New York (statewide) | 48 | $33,456 | $38,433 | $51,860 | $21,374–$92,896 |
| New York City | 9 | $55,169 | $56,746 | $75,769 | $25,818–$90,004 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 26 | $27,038 | $35,958 | $57,593 | $17,917–$70,709 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $32,772 | $36,820 | $38,542 | $29,688–$52,308 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 46 | $29,566 | $49,072 | $54,074 | $18,924–$102,300 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 17 | $23,625 | $28,308 | $31,756 | $16,547–$53,803 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 9 | $48,195 | $49,436 | $61,889 | $29,767–$77,820 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 59 | $32,570 | $44,190 | $53,002 | $20,655–$79,976 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $51,012 | $54,509 | $62,434 | $48,808–$87,558 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $49,038 | $49,038 | $51,930 | $46,016–$55,698 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $34,198 | $36,453 | $40,570 | $28,657–$46,038 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $58,265 | $62,707 | $77,036 | $57,905–$77,036 |
| Research Triangle NC | 9 | $33,925 | $38,533 | $44,471 | $27,738–$46,289 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 6 | $40,006 | $52,154 | $60,667 | $27,157–$63,792 |
| Richmond VA | 7 | $30,056 | $62,792 | $67,518 | $28,724–$81,866 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 7 | $29,648 | $31,446 | $35,960 | $27,056–$40,518 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $36,332 | $36,332 | $36,332 | $35,972–$36,332 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $35,282–$53,584 |
| San Diego CA | 7 | $33,324 | $36,395 | $44,958 | $32,954–$48,600 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $34,704–$52,022 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $59,915 | $64,767 | $67,535 | $58,162–$82,208 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 26 | $45,931 | $62,652 | $78,518 | $22,020–$89,282 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $37,902–$47,918 |
| St. Louis MO | 7 | $35,835 | $35,835 | $35,835 | $15,055–$45,870 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $57,314 | $58,563 | $60,817 | $45,546–$65,342 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 29 | $25,694 | $29,743 | $33,120 | $23,179–$55,626 |
| Texas (statewide) | 89 | $28,318 | $34,395 | $42,280 | $12,767–$75,322 |
| Utah (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $36,332–$51,208 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $36,221–$80,064 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 23 | $52,034 | $57,458 | $61,024 | $25,568–$101,428 |
| Washington (statewide) | 14 | $47,000 | $54,844 | $61,080 | $23,664–$122,586 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $43,181 | $56,802 | $58,552 | $28,249–$62,033 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 12 | $18,547 | $19,563 | $50,784 | $15,820–$70,960 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 47 | $45,226 | $54,843 | $61,279 | $14,553–$70,863 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $65,669–$65,669 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, Llc | Kansas (statewide) | $11,859 | 0.6× | 3 | 2025-12-19 |
| Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx | Austin TX | $12,767 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes | Texas (statewide) | $12,767 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis | Texas (statewide) | $12,767 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Children'S Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $12,767 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Cedar Park Regional Medical Center | Austin TX | $12,767 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville | Texas (statewide) | $12,767 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc. | Arizona (statewide) | $13,778 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-07-29 |
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $13,830 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc | Wisconsin (statewide) | $14,553 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-08-07 |
| Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis MO | $15,055 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
| Ascension St Vincent Carmel | Indianapolis IN | $15,260 | 0.7× | 10 | 2026-01-01 |
| Albany Medical Center Hospital | New York (statewide) | $91,520 | 3.4× | 3 | 2025-12-31 |
| Intermountain Health St. Mary'S Regional Hospital | Colorado (statewide) | $92,628 | 4.2× | 4 | 2026-03-22 |
| Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital | New York (statewide) | $92,896 | 3.5× | 10 | 2026-04-01 |
| Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital | Virginia (statewide) | $93,362 | 4.6× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Alaska (statewide) | $95,789 | 4.1× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas (statewide) | $95,789 | 4.8× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $96,165 | 3.5× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | Virginia (statewide) | $101,428 | 5.0× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $102,300 | 5.2× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $103,751 | 4.8× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $122,586 | 5.2× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $124,578 | 4.5× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 473: Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/McC
1436 hospitals in 82 markets. National Medicare rate $17,765.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 21 | $20,347 | $22,387 | $26,522 | $16,357–$56,367 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $21,388–$78,272 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 27 | $28,857 | $40,458 | $46,053 | $18,801–$53,566 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 9 | $20,751 | $22,994 | $24,911 | $18,238–$28,661 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $42,718 | $46,718 | $48,230 | $42,718–$69,692 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $15,399 | $25,434 | $27,605 | $11,836–$33,766 |
| Boston MA | 12 | $20,332 | $22,582 | $28,180 | $17,312–$49,992 |
| California (statewide) | 51 | $29,107 | $34,255 | $44,664 | $19,354–$112,943 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $36,046 | $39,036 | $47,725 | $27,386–$47,725 |
| Chicago IL | 11 | $27,366 | $33,042 | $38,702 | $21,354–$45,408 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $20,058 | $28,716 | $32,358 | $18,556–$45,785 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $30,180 | $44,814 | $56,451 | $14,958–$76,757 |
| Columbus OH | 3 | — | — | — | $44,497–$65,420 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 6 | $24,966 | $35,152 | $51,129 | $16,238–$71,011 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $23,000 | $29,259 | $31,876 | $21,803–$60,615 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $44,847–$44,847 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $22,990 | $23,984 | $48,490 | $20,852–$63,274 |
| Detroit MI | 15 | $33,364 | $33,441 | $39,518 | $26,454–$49,028 |
| Florida (statewide) | 89 | $25,179 | $27,758 | $47,853 | $15,001–$73,330 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 43 | $32,472 | $45,950 | $55,231 | $19,256–$69,692 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 12 | $43,867 | $46,006 | $55,446 | $25,369–$59,811 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $23,650 | $28,897 | $36,738 | $21,611–$53,546 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 16 | $38,001 | $47,307 | $66,772 | $19,095–$66,772 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 39 | $22,517 | $26,888 | $35,627 | $16,432–$52,805 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 42 | $17,844 | $30,184 | $41,631 | $15,001–$53,366 |
| Indianapolis IN | 5 | $15,001 | $15,002 | $44,688 | $14,482–$55,342 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 16 | $22,354 | $26,214 | $33,279 | $20,040–$39,676 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 20 | $21,913 | $22,864 | $30,972 | $11,294–$78,272 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 20 | $23,636 | $27,171 | $32,262 | $14,637–$54,604 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $31,985–$44,100 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $40,903 | $44,583 | $47,478 | $32,650–$58,217 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 24 | $18,432 | $21,670 | $25,258 | $14,235–$31,962 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $48,051 | $66,203 | $73,815 | $18,823–$73,815 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 8 | $24,049 | $30,480 | $33,319 | $17,406–$40,364 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 3 | — | — | — | $22,721–$40,705 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 37 | $26,318 | $31,975 | $39,050 | $19,238–$50,779 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 15 | $36,506 | $40,654 | $40,978 | $25,254–$43,414 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 21 | $30,466 | $31,153 | $40,123 | $13,403–$50,779 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 21 | $20,732 | $24,657 | $26,719 | $18,115–$40,445 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 26 | $23,191 | $26,010 | $30,431 | $11,529–$60,615 |
| Montana (statewide) | 7 | $24,892 | $40,210 | $49,704 | $11,301–$85,646 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $20,949 | $21,312 | $28,375 | $17,972–$45,454 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 15 | $39,784 | $42,242 | $47,404 | $27,716–$58,306 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 6 | $35,683 | $42,592 | $43,723 | $30,952–$48,486 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $29,198 | $31,972 | $40,404 | $24,158–$57,419 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $42,080 | $46,764 | $55,645 | $23,006–$72,568 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 10 | $20,099 | $28,215 | $37,862 | $16,540–$71,282 |
| New York (statewide) | 48 | $27,909 | $32,338 | $42,974 | $17,712–$75,907 |
| New York City | 9 | $45,716 | $47,023 | $56,147 | $21,097–$74,583 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 27 | $21,800 | $28,236 | $47,725 | $14,640–$58,594 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $27,940 | $30,086 | $31,835 | $23,046–$42,742 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 44 | $23,144 | $39,794 | $44,866 | $15,682–$83,000 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 17 | $18,852 | $23,318 | $25,820 | $14,966–$43,964 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 10 | $39,816 | $40,711 | $50,560 | $19,771–$63,869 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 59 | $25,372 | $36,618 | $42,442 | $17,038–$68,785 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $41,544 | $44,782 | $50,630 | $40,218–$72,568 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $39,913 | $39,913 | $42,030 | $37,601–$44,626 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $27,938 | $29,782 | $33,102 | $23,747–$37,594 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $48,157 | $52,076 | $63,593 | $47,610–$63,593 |
| Research Triangle NC | 9 | $30,586 | $32,165 | $34,424 | $22,798–$36,851 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 7 | $27,519 | $39,370 | $49,089 | $18,154–$52,862 |
| Richmond VA | 7 | $25,189 | $58,739 | $58,739 | $23,327–$64,295 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 7 | $25,147 | $25,898 | $28,268 | $22,890–$34,254 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $26,146 | $26,146 | $26,146 | $25,886–$26,146 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $31,675–$47,189 |
| San Diego CA | 7 | $27,697 | $27,844 | $37,492 | $26,960–$40,440 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $29,852–$47,046 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $48,951 | $53,465 | $55,185 | $46,860–$67,284 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 27 | $36,941 | $52,472 | $58,410 | $19,472–$73,984 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $31,407–$39,708 |
| St. Louis MO | 7 | $29,668 | $29,668 | $29,668 | $12,475–$38,790 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $47,156 | $47,853 | $50,396 | $36,464–$54,146 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 29 | $21,392 | $23,617 | $26,147 | $19,207–$45,454 |
| Texas (statewide) | 89 | $23,172 | $28,801 | $35,566 | $11,836–$61,547 |
| Utah (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $26,146–$36,850 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $29,597–$65,423 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 21 | $40,370 | $47,613 | $50,325 | $23,028–$84,049 |
| Washington (statewide) | 13 | $39,482 | $46,429 | $51,002 | $22,570–$100,853 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $36,627 | $46,415 | $47,845 | $23,327–$51,404 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 12 | $14,220 | $14,814 | $38,602 | $12,412–$58,801 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 47 | $37,202 | $45,446 | $50,779 | $13,088–$58,721 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $54,675–$54,675 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, Llc | Kansas (statewide) | $11,294 | 0.7× | 3 | 2025-12-19 |
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $11,301 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Lafayette Regional Health Center | Missouri (statewide) | $11,529 | 0.7× | 4 | 2026-09-01 |
| Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx | Austin TX | $11,836 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes | Texas (statewide) | $11,836 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis | Texas (statewide) | $11,836 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Children'S Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $11,836 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Cedar Park Regional Medical Center | Austin TX | $11,836 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville | Texas (statewide) | $11,836 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | West Virginia (statewide) | $12,412 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis MO | $12,475 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
| Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc | Wisconsin (statewide) | $13,088 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-08-07 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files) | New York City | $74,583 | 3.4× | 9 | 2026-01-01 |
| Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital | New York (statewide) | $75,907 | 3.4× | 10 | 2026-04-01 |
| Intermountain Health St. Mary'S Regional Hospital | Colorado (statewide) | $76,757 | 4.2× | 4 | 2026-03-22 |
| Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital | Virginia (statewide) | $77,365 | 4.6× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Alaska (statewide) | $78,272 | 4.0× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas (statewide) | $78,272 | 4.8× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $78,995 | 3.5× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $83,000 | 5.1× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | Virginia (statewide) | $84,049 | 5.0× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $85,646 | 4.8× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $100,853 | 5.2× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $112,943 | 5.0× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 471: Cervical Spinal Fusion With McC
1381 hospitals in 82 markets. National Medicare rate $35,137.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 21 | $39,683 | $45,111 | $52,459 | $32,352–$115,650 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $41,827–$160,596 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 26 | $56,998 | $79,376 | $87,664 | $38,575–$95,652 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 8 | $41,040 | $46,088 | $47,321 | $37,421–$50,125 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $87,649 | $93,619 | $105,411 | $87,649–$142,992 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $30,458 | $44,020 | $51,420 | $20,763–$59,704 |
| Boston MA | 12 | $40,214 | $44,665 | $55,584 | $34,243–$98,880 |
| California (statewide) | 50 | $55,700 | $67,874 | $89,838 | $28,410–$163,312 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $73,956 | $80,094 | $94,396 | $54,168–$94,396 |
| Chicago IL | 12 | $57,599 | $66,763 | $75,986 | $36,034–$89,814 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $37,590 | $57,288 | $63,626 | $35,098–$85,627 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $59,695 | $91,762 | $111,656 | $29,585–$151,819 |
| Columbus OH | 2 | — | — | — | $98,148–$129,395 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $26,810–$105,077 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $42,228 | $51,449 | $57,476 | $40,211–$124,368 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $88,175–$88,175 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $44,241 | $47,734 | $95,910 | $38,993–$127,119 |
| Detroit MI | 16 | $61,242 | $66,144 | $69,462 | $47,936–$84,924 |
| Florida (statewide) | 88 | $45,904 | $50,220 | $97,896 | $24,633–$145,040 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 43 | $65,527 | $95,987 | $118,588 | $35,710–$142,992 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 11 | $61,910 | $73,131 | $93,602 | $54,018–$104,258 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $47,390 | $56,950 | $73,089 | $40,071–$94,906 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 14 | $67,432 | $83,934 | $117,194 | $49,823–$118,444 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 39 | $44,654 | $53,378 | $65,992 | $32,502–$104,445 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 33 | $56,072 | $72,455 | $94,788 | $26,213–$168,270 |
| Indianapolis IN | 4 | — | — | — | $24,983–$109,462 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 16 | $45,864 | $54,272 | $65,620 | $41,014–$85,847 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 20 | $37,398 | $44,552 | $61,259 | $24,547–$92,990 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 18 | $46,134 | $54,936 | $65,665 | $30,032–$112,034 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $42,094–$88,512 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $73,320 | $82,718 | $91,945 | $64,579–$106,231 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 24 | $37,834 | $42,863 | $48,146 | $28,007–$64,286 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $98,589 | $130,945 | $146,001 | $37,230–$146,001 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 6 | $58,368 | $65,902 | $96,453 | $34,426–$135,260 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 3 | — | — | — | $45,666–$82,359 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 36 | $54,136 | $63,244 | $70,295 | $37,736–$100,437 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 14 | $73,544 | $81,817 | $83,414 | $51,394–$91,086 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 21 | $61,618 | $61,618 | $82,322 | $26,510–$102,984 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 17 | $48,625 | $51,382 | $56,543 | $37,887–$79,997 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 23 | $44,530 | $52,536 | $59,907 | $34,470–$124,368 |
| Montana (statewide) | 7 | $49,236 | $78,777 | $97,582 | $23,187–$170,170 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $37,649 | $42,067 | $63,155 | $35,984–$93,260 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 14 | $81,779 | $86,259 | $100,534 | $56,866–$115,324 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $60,036–$95,901 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $48,647 | $65,601 | $80,707 | $40,957–$113,571 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $83,544 | $91,725 | $108,702 | $45,337–$142,971 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 9 | $38,416 | $48,174 | $77,775 | $34,083–$146,258 |
| New York (statewide) | 47 | $53,879 | $63,322 | $85,000 | $33,011–$155,744 |
| New York City | 9 | $90,422 | $90,557 | $132,180 | $43,286–$147,519 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 25 | $39,225 | $62,020 | $94,396 | $19,857–$115,894 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $54,276 | $61,730 | $63,504 | $44,247–$87,698 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 45 | $47,356 | $76,580 | $90,168 | $31,017–$129,554 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 15 | $40,718 | $49,390 | $52,072 | $36,000–$90,203 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 9 | $78,993 | $81,097 | $99,034 | $48,338–$129,554 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 57 | $53,408 | $72,859 | $84,828 | $32,835–$112,398 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $84,284 | $90,238 | $103,596 | $79,997–$142,971 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $78,944 | $79,490 | $82,116 | $77,148–$86,074 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $54,354 | $57,438 | $63,174 | $46,969–$72,693 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $97,685 | $102,682 | $126,467 | $95,121–$126,467 |
| Research Triangle NC | 9 | $53,009 | $64,602 | $72,889 | $46,844–$77,361 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 5 | $60,856 | $92,416 | $101,772 | $43,972–$104,556 |
| Richmond VA | 7 | $46,897 | $91,427 | $91,427 | $46,376–$138,108 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $46,805 | $48,372 | $56,716 | $42,188–$63,878 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $43,896 | $43,896 | $43,896 | $43,460–$43,896 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $38,904–$77,242 |
| San Diego CA | 7 | $49,480 | $52,772 | $72,803 | $46,518–$79,033 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $56,592–$81,010 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $101,126 | $106,778 | $113,227 | $97,497–$137,827 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 25 | $66,582 | $106,156 | $116,483 | $34,925–$146,334 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $62,122–$78,539 |
| St. Louis MO | 6 | $53,946 | $53,946 | $54,737 | $24,675–$82,569 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $95,038 | $98,183 | $99,680 | $74,652–$107,096 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 29 | $41,893 | $47,476 | $54,658 | $36,867–$93,260 |
| Texas (statewide) | 88 | $41,979 | $52,188 | $69,488 | $20,763–$126,282 |
| Utah (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $43,896–$61,868 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $60,726–$134,231 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 19 | $73,852 | $92,289 | $97,826 | $34,552–$153,022 |
| Washington (statewide) | 11 | $86,168 | $95,199 | $113,938 | $72,814–$204,983 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $62,717 | $95,232 | $98,166 | $37,850–$101,673 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 12 | $24,027 | $25,344 | $75,914 | $20,496–$116,304 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 46 | $80,225 | $92,062 | $100,437 | $21,788–$116,145 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $109,300–$109,300 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frye Regional Medical Center | North Carolina (statewide) | $19,857 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-07-08 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | West Virginia (statewide) | $20,496 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx | Austin TX | $20,763 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes | Texas (statewide) | $20,763 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis | Texas (statewide) | $20,763 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Children'S Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $20,763 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Cedar Park Regional Medical Center | Austin TX | $20,763 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville | Texas (statewide) | $20,763 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Columbia St Mary'S Hospital Milwaukee Ca | Wisconsin (statewide) | $21,788 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $23,187 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Weirton Medical Center, Inc | West Virginia (statewide) | $23,418 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc | West Virginia (statewide) | $23,502 | 0.7× | 3 | 2026-07-09 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files) | New York City | $147,519 | 3.4× | 9 | 2026-01-01 |
| Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills | New York (statewide) | $148,593 | 3.4× | 8 | 2026-04-01 |
| Intermountain Health St. Mary'S Regional Hospital | Colorado (statewide) | $151,819 | 4.2× | 4 | 2026-03-22 |
| Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital | Virginia (statewide) | $153,022 | 4.6× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Albany Medical Center Hospital | New York (statewide) | $153,437 | 3.5× | 3 | 2025-12-31 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $154,508 | 3.4× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital | New York (statewide) | $155,744 | 3.6× | 10 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Alaska (statewide) | $160,596 | 4.2× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $163,312 | 3.6× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Northwest Health- Starke | Indiana (statewide) | $168,270 | 4.6× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $170,170 | 4.8× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $204,983 | 5.3× | 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 neck fusion from the back?
Across 736 hospitals in 72 markets (metro areas and statewide) that post a usable dollar rate, the median commercial rate for CPT 22600, hospital outpatient is $22,713, 1.2× the same hospital's local Medicare base rate. The middle half of hospitals runs $15,629 to $33,051. Figures are each hospital's median across insurers, from its federal price-transparency file.
What does Medicare pay for neck fusion from the back?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient rate for CPT 22600 is $17,914 and its surgery-center rate is $13,103, before local wage adjustment.
Which hospitals post the lowest and highest commercial rates for neck fusion from the back?
Lowest medians: Jefferson County Hospital ($8,052), Slidell Memorial Hospital ($8,079), Chi St Vincent Hospital Hot Springs ($8,505). Highest: Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center ($85,212), Providence Centralia Hospital ($82,983), Providence Medford Medical Center ($80,710). Coverage: every hospital whose price file we could read.