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Permanent stimulator: the battery (63685) plus leads through the skin (63650) or by a small laminectomy (63655). Commercial negotiated rates by hospital and market, next to Medicare for the same code.
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CPT 63685: Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
1014 hospitals in 79 markets. National Medicare rate $31,526, surgery center $27,486.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 11 | $27,710 | $33,309 | $35,834 | $18,933–$55,046 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $34,246–$34,246 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 9 | $21,934 | $38,326 | $44,172 | $17,401–$51,422 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 8 | $28,644 | $33,292 | $39,220 | $23,148–$45,063 |
| Atlanta GA | 6 | $16,925 | $16,925 | $60,093 | $16,925–$75,187 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $27,954 | $46,342 | $49,230 | $27,954–$60,548 |
| Boston MA | 12 | $40,328 | $46,771 | $52,098 | $31,674–$59,480 |
| California (statewide) | 52 | $42,677 | $77,813 | $115,316 | $20,367–$115,316 |
| Charlotte NC | 5 | $36,229 | $36,229 | $36,229 | $35,736–$36,229 |
| Chicago IL | 8 | $50,486 | $54,028 | $55,906 | $19,244–$56,918 |
| Cleveland OH | 10 | $29,710 | $32,113 | $49,294 | $19,794–$68,606 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 14 | $27,087 | $30,036 | $50,204 | $18,686–$67,956 |
| Columbus OH | 2 | — | — | — | $110,989–$110,989 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $128,567–$128,567 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 11 | $37,950 | $46,342 | $60,143 | $37,950–$159,673 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $40,492 | $52,990 | $60,220 | $28,298–$67,956 |
| Detroit MI | 11 | $26,985 | $26,985 | $38,043 | $26,406–$62,634 |
| Florida (statewide) | 56 | $22,398 | $25,224 | $34,677 | $16,802–$102,799 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 26 | $31,386 | $36,318 | $68,487 | $14,633–$86,876 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $37,930–$108,781 |
| Houston TX | 17 | $47,506 | $57,073 | $59,402 | $38,685–$91,698 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 15 | $29,010 | $31,178 | $70,228 | $28,663–$123,450 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 27 | $36,584 | $43,914 | $64,684 | $17,999–$90,534 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 24 | $39,249 | $51,582 | $70,629 | $29,617–$120,838 |
| Indianapolis IN | 4 | — | — | — | $26,095–$138,482 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 21 | $36,055 | $49,816 | $60,007 | $23,814–$83,216 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 12 | $32,280 | $37,828 | $54,580 | $15,448–$97,963 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 10 | $37,137 | $41,556 | $50,188 | $19,085–$57,305 |
| Las Vegas NV | 1 | — | — | — | $42,794–$42,794 |
| Los Angeles CA | 17 | $44,206 | $46,831 | $50,602 | $38,280–$87,512 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 24 | $27,720 | $29,178 | $35,606 | $16,522–$64,108 |
| Maine (statewide) | 15 | $124,866 | $143,221 | $144,966 | $75,152–$182,263 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $38,816–$46,808 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 1 | — | — | — | $50,477–$50,477 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 24 | $36,086 | $40,446 | $59,721 | $17,250–$70,879 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 10 | $56,236 | $56,236 | $68,893 | $52,638–$78,715 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 12 | $56,406 | $81,542 | $96,473 | $43,374–$114,802 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 13 | $34,785 | $42,495 | $48,859 | $31,826–$59,741 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 19 | $35,984 | $46,908 | $49,380 | $23,279–$159,673 |
| Montana (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $63,995–$95,797 |
| Nashville TN | 6 | $32,754 | $32,754 | $54,898 | $29,357–$62,814 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 14 | $25,511 | $35,036 | $51,850 | $24,489–$70,008 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $16,902–$72,076 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 5 | $52,902 | $95,810 | $103,209 | $46,672–$138,182 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 20 | $31,155 | $33,298 | $35,359 | $26,506–$98,146 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 5 | $45,130 | $47,607 | $60,797 | $33,830–$90,142 |
| New York (statewide) | 30 | $27,677 | $54,702 | $68,872 | $20,577–$115,085 |
| New York City | 8 | $22,426 | $29,608 | $43,429 | $22,410–$117,098 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 5 | $28,621 | $59,151 | $66,993 | $25,726–$76,429 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 5 | $50,644 | $53,391 | $54,833 | $40,045–$70,948 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 40 | $39,032 | $63,014 | $81,684 | $18,539–$118,606 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 17 | $31,526 | $48,801 | $63,080 | $16,610–$160,370 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 7 | $78,035 | $89,360 | $117,515 | $66,152–$146,322 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 26 | $49,045 | $67,188 | $99,461 | $29,802–$136,461 |
| Philadelphia PA | 7 | $39,795 | $39,963 | $59,902 | $39,627–$80,470 |
| Phoenix AZ | 7 | $51,422 | $51,422 | $51,422 | $44,172–$51,422 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 8 | $46,402 | $58,564 | $64,502 | $29,680–$76,702 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $91,743 | $91,743 | $121,132 | $68,772–$121,132 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $51,130–$63,221 |
| Richmond VA | 3 | — | — | — | $37,446–$37,446 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 3 | — | — | — | $35,421–$43,315 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $47,800 | $48,398 | $48,398 | $28,269–$48,995 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $36,268–$43,636 |
| San Diego CA | 5 | $67,470 | $67,470 | $67,470 | $56,158–$67,470 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 3 | — | — | — | $32,442–$89,248 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $83,940 | $88,628 | $109,706 | $81,527–$125,970 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 17 | $33,978 | $45,512 | $61,891 | $25,508–$87,816 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $38,599–$58,913 |
| St. Louis MO | 3 | — | — | — | $42,964–$51,476 |
| Tampa FL | 6 | $37,628 | $37,628 | $46,407 | $37,628–$98,475 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 21 | $29,034 | $31,088 | $40,410 | $24,154–$65,740 |
| Texas (statewide) | 67 | $36,268 | $46,342 | $69,226 | $21,027–$159,673 |
| Utah (statewide) | 5 | $28,269 | $35,102 | $48,398 | $28,269–$111,856 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $29,586–$29,586 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 23 | $62,904 | $77,302 | $92,800 | $49,840–$159,070 |
| Washington (statewide) | 12 | $87,314 | $90,364 | $110,832 | $31,830–$170,345 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $41,863 | $45,158 | $69,211 | $37,804–$70,304 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 6 | $36,032 | $43,961 | $49,978 | $33,826–$100,309 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 26 | $20,842 | $21,248 | $39,752 | $17,376–$127,685 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center | Georgia (statewide) | $14,633 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-07-01 |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas (statewide) | $15,448 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| St James Parish Hospital | Louisiana (statewide) | $16,522 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Oklahoma Spine Hospital | Oklahoma (statewide) | $16,610 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-04-02 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay | Florida (statewide) | $16,802 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| North Vista Hospital | Nevada (statewide) | $16,902 | 0.5× | 7 | 2026-03-17 |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta GA | $16,925 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Houston Hospital Warner Robins | Georgia (statewide) | $16,925 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Georgia (statewide) | $16,925 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta GA | $16,925 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta GA | $16,925 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Atlanta GA | $16,925 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F | Texas (statewide) | $159,673 | 5.2× | 1 | 2026-04-21 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Dallas-Fort Worth TX | $159,673 | 5.2× | 1 | 2026-04-21 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Texas (statewide) | $159,673 | 5.2× | 1 | 2026-04-21 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall | Texas (statewide) | $159,673 | 5.2× | 1 | 2026-04-21 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Texas (statewide) | $159,673 | 5.2× | 1 | 2026-04-21 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Texas (statewide) | $159,673 | 5.2× | 1 | 2026-04-21 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Texas (statewide) | $159,673 | 5.2× | 1 | 2026-04-21 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Texas (statewide) | $159,673 | 5.2× | 1 | 2026-04-21 |
| Mangum Regional Medical Center | Oklahoma (statewide) | $160,370 | 5.4× | 5 | 2026-09-23 |
| Mary Bridge Children'S Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $162,269 | 4.5× | 5 | 2026-08-27 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $170,345 | 5.0× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $182,263 | 6.0× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
CPT 63650: Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial
1197 hospitals in 81 markets. National Medicare rate $6,511, surgery center $5,031.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 15 | $5,938 | $8,081 | $9,527 | $3,105–$15,038 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $10,276–$20,926 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 15 | $5,610 | $7,771 | $8,206 | $3,537–$16,051 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 9 | $5,898 | $7,900 | $8,962 | $3,476–$9,201 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $7,798 | $8,633 | $8,633 | $7,798–$12,029 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $5,940 | $8,886 | $9,128 | $5,940–$9,571 |
| Boston MA | 15 | $7,846 | $10,944 | $12,755 | $5,018–$15,023 |
| California (statewide) | 57 | $9,016 | $17,351 | $24,835 | $4,696–$36,570 |
| Charlotte NC | 5 | $7,802 | $7,802 | $7,802 | $7,696–$7,802 |
| Chicago IL | 9 | $8,382 | $8,504 | $14,716 | $5,138–$16,307 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $6,692 | $8,000 | $8,277 | $6,029–$12,059 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $9,895 | $10,618 | $13,923 | $4,477–$17,552 |
| Columbus OH | 2 | — | — | — | $22,922–$26,396 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $5,199–$26,553 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 14 | $8,401 | $9,571 | $10,189 | $8,024–$26,946 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $11,787 | $11,964 | $12,547 | $6,336–$21,649 |
| Detroit MI | 15 | $7,125 | $7,126 | $8,034 | $4,031–$11,203 |
| Florida (statewide) | 60 | $10,008 | $11,030 | $13,355 | $4,201–$18,974 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 42 | $6,584 | $8,279 | $11,760 | $4,141–$28,172 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $4,639–$22,466 |
| Houston TX | 17 | $9,493 | $9,532 | $11,116 | $8,778–$12,164 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 16 | $8,010 | $10,293 | $12,817 | $4,120–$20,722 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 32 | $7,490 | $10,582 | $14,716 | $3,528–$19,498 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 27 | $8,496 | $14,776 | $30,101 | $3,640–$49,858 |
| Indianapolis IN | 4 | — | — | — | $5,048–$28,600 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 22 | $7,090 | $11,262 | $14,113 | $3,489–$41,847 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 20 | $6,436 | $7,099 | $9,430 | $2,958–$20,926 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 12 | $7,541 | $9,652 | $11,148 | $5,906–$12,341 |
| Las Vegas NV | 1 | — | — | — | $9,994–$9,994 |
| Los Angeles CA | 17 | $10,336 | $10,781 | $14,162 | $8,053–$23,828 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $6,580 | $7,733 | $9,808 | $6,026–$15,061 |
| Maine (statewide) | 15 | $26,892 | $30,845 | $31,220 | $16,937–$39,253 |
| Maryland (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $4,412–$4,412 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 7 | $5,676 | $6,838 | $9,290 | $5,062–$10,640 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 3 | — | — | — | $4,138–$12,253 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 24 | $7,245 | $7,786 | $9,897 | $3,562–$13,198 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 9 | $8,918 | $8,918 | $10,942 | $8,560–$14,194 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 12 | $8,918 | $17,696 | $21,149 | $5,281–$25,285 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 14 | $8,168 | $9,561 | $10,404 | $6,136–$13,600 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 24 | $6,287 | $11,210 | $14,647 | $3,194–$46,908 |
| Montana (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $13,782–$21,549 |
| Nashville TN | 7 | $8,960 | $8,960 | $8,974 | $5,597–$12,017 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 13 | $3,489 | $5,843 | $8,896 | $3,489–$14,062 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $12,295–$14,886 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 6 | $20,420 | $25,383 | $30,342 | $6,251–$39,266 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 23 | $8,287 | $9,658 | $13,540 | $7,615–$33,298 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $9,296–$18,344 |
| New York (statewide) | 30 | $6,322 | $11,198 | $14,882 | $5,359–$41,986 |
| New York City | 8 | $5,680 | $6,818 | $12,216 | $5,609–$30,486 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 6 | $6,276 | $9,694 | $15,800 | $6,141–$19,175 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 5 | $11,429 | $11,944 | $12,077 | $11,354–$15,626 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 44 | $6,882 | $13,455 | $16,089 | $4,634–$24,496 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 22 | $6,768 | $7,716 | $12,787 | $4,676–$31,466 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 8 | $16,182 | $18,296 | $24,919 | $6,187–$30,393 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 43 | $10,817 | $15,451 | $18,426 | $5,069–$28,183 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $6,196 | $7,636 | $9,980 | $3,680–$12,775 |
| Phoenix AZ | 9 | $7,547 | $7,547 | $8,041 | $6,800–$8,372 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 11 | $4,789 | $11,184 | $13,530 | $4,387–$16,518 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $17,690 | $17,690 | $25,366 | $16,492–$25,366 |
| Research Triangle NC | 3 | — | — | — | $10,098–$15,940 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $7,050–$15,294 |
| Richmond VA | 3 | — | — | — | $12,139–$12,403 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 4 | — | — | — | $8,282–$10,665 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $7,342 | $7,414 | $7,414 | $6,226–$7,414 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $7,778–$8,627 |
| San Diego CA | 6 | $13,934 | $13,934 | $13,934 | $11,475–$15,115 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 4 | — | — | — | $8,321–$19,559 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $18,483 | $19,070 | $19,568 | $16,429–$23,212 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 29 | $12,234 | $20,341 | $22,919 | $6,077–$28,898 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 5 | $7,564 | $8,501 | $10,884 | $7,427–$12,159 |
| St. Louis MO | 9 | $6,187 | $6,690 | $6,690 | $5,697–$27,298 |
| Tampa FL | 6 | $12,822 | $13,355 | $13,355 | $11,760–$13,355 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 27 | $6,376 | $7,674 | $8,960 | $3,686–$11,026 |
| Texas (statewide) | 76 | $7,826 | $9,571 | $13,581 | $3,348–$46,675 |
| Utah (statewide) | 7 | $6,418 | $6,995 | $7,204 | $6,226–$25,161 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $6,516–$6,516 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 19 | $14,112 | $19,609 | $23,378 | $8,248–$32,853 |
| Washington (statewide) | 12 | $14,752 | $18,213 | $21,551 | $7,010–$31,894 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $10,806 | $11,413 | $11,413 | $9,256–$13,470 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 9 | $9,350 | $10,646 | $20,716 | $7,285–$26,570 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 36 | $7,886 | $12,997 | $13,511 | $3,609–$20,388 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Surgical Hospital Llc | Kansas (statewide) | $2,958 | 0.5× | 1 | 2025-11-12 |
| Usa Health Children'S & Women'S Hospital | Alabama (statewide) | $3,105 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-04-30 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Missouri (statewide) | $3,194 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
| Usa Health University Hospital | Alabama (statewide) | $3,344 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-04-30 |
| Ennis Regional Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $3,348 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas | Arkansas (statewide) | $3,476 | 0.6× | 6 | 2026-06-08 |
| Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Iowa (statewide) | $3,489 | 0.5× | 6 | 2026-02-28 |
| Chi Health Creighton University Medical Center - B | Nebraska (statewide) | $3,489 | 0.5× | 6 | 2026-02-28 |
| Chi Health Immanuel | Nebraska (statewide) | $3,489 | 0.5× | 6 | 2026-02-28 |
| Chi Health Midlands | Nebraska (statewide) | $3,489 | 0.5× | 6 | 2026-02-28 |
| Chi Health Lakeside | Nebraska (statewide) | $3,489 | 0.5× | 6 | 2026-02-28 |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital | Illinois (statewide) | $3,528 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mission Community Hospital | California (statewide) | $36,570 | 4.5× | 2 | 2026-09-01 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc | Indiana (statewide) | $37,127 | 5.5× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Parkview Lagrange Hospital | Indiana (statewide) | $37,127 | 5.5× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $39,253 | 6.3× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| Portsmouth Regional Hospital | New Hampshire (statewide) | $39,266 | 5.8× | 2 | 2026-09-01 |
| Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center | Iowa (statewide) | $41,847 | 6.8× | 3 | 2026-03-31 |
| Boone Hospital Center | Missouri (statewide) | $41,911 | 6.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Wynn Hospital | New York (statewide) | $41,986 | 5.3× | 13 | 2026-08-07 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center | Indiana (statewide) | $46,675 | 6.9× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Parkview Hospital | Texas (statewide) | $46,675 | 7.3× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Lafayette Regional Health Center | Missouri (statewide) | $46,908 | 7.3× | 2 | 2026-09-01 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital | Indiana (statewide) | $49,858 | 7.4× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
CPT 63655: Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
918 hospitals in 78 markets. National Medicare rate $19,820, surgery center $14,406.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 7 | $21,402 | $24,318 | $28,180 | $19,199–$38,779 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $17,237–$26,854 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 5 | $15,219 | $15,256 | $16,114 | $11,788–$24,866 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 5 | $21,882 | $26,262 | $26,915 | $9,928–$29,640 |
| Atlanta GA | 6 | $11,030 | $11,030 | $30,918 | $11,030–$37,992 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $18,508 | $21,791 | $32,141 | $18,508–$32,141 |
| Boston MA | 10 | $29,468 | $33,549 | $35,276 | $22,962–$40,172 |
| California (statewide) | 47 | $30,065 | $51,997 | $81,149 | $14,099–$81,149 |
| Charlotte NC | 5 | $25,495 | $25,495 | $25,495 | $25,147–$25,495 |
| Chicago IL | 8 | $26,404 | $27,813 | $30,995 | $12,286–$33,492 |
| Cleveland OH | 10 | $18,910 | $20,189 | $30,991 | $11,426–$43,132 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 12 | $16,828 | $20,488 | $22,806 | $13,426–$38,280 |
| Columbus OH | 2 | — | — | — | $110,989–$110,989 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $128,567–$128,567 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 11 | $17,143 | $19,497 | $28,453 | $17,143–$56,019 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $20,472 | $23,618 | $32,033 | $15,284–$37,860 |
| Detroit MI | 11 | $13,094 | $13,094 | $25,661 | $13,094–$40,874 |
| Florida (statewide) | 59 | $14,332 | $15,170 | $20,830 | $13,058–$40,720 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 23 | $17,246 | $29,156 | $37,584 | $8,691–$45,340 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $26,691–$27,962 |
| Houston TX | 18 | $12,263 | $28,941 | $32,452 | $11,113–$43,063 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 13 | $27,706 | $46,514 | $54,469 | $15,800–$66,280 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 23 | $22,968 | $26,506 | $32,348 | $17,114–$63,709 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 17 | $39,249 | $39,249 | $47,262 | $11,261–$98,123 |
| Indianapolis IN | 2 | — | — | — | $17,976–$17,976 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 13 | $36,566 | $44,580 | $47,617 | $12,532–$58,560 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 12 | $21,934 | $30,242 | $34,710 | $13,272–$41,825 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 11 | $22,588 | $26,974 | $33,162 | $14,528–$40,326 |
| Las Vegas NV | 1 | — | — | — | $30,115–$30,115 |
| Los Angeles CA | 15 | $20,612 | $22,775 | $28,949 | $18,186–$51,020 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $14,896 | $16,988 | $19,653 | $12,499–$46,707 |
| Maine (statewide) | 15 | $87,869 | $100,785 | $102,013 | $52,630–$128,259 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $27,875–$32,242 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 1 | — | — | — | $40,037–$40,037 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 21 | $24,419 | $26,697 | $44,665 | $10,845–$48,900 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 7 | $25,258 | $25,313 | $41,947 | $25,258–$49,052 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 11 | $37,860 | $57,858 | $68,758 | $13,884–$80,875 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 12 | $20,358 | $27,236 | $35,170 | $14,286–$55,185 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 14 | $14,162 | $20,258 | $37,704 | $10,624–$57,237 |
| Montana (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $43,884–$70,205 |
| Nashville TN | 6 | $21,418 | $21,418 | $36,438 | $19,720–$41,800 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 10 | $12,532 | $14,022 | $23,672 | $12,532–$44,014 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $25,935–$25,935 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 6 | $43,480 | $50,409 | $67,709 | $14,466–$86,875 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 20 | $22,539 | $23,620 | $35,359 | $13,385–$41,669 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $22,629–$56,672 |
| New York (statewide) | 28 | $24,025 | $37,373 | $42,917 | $20,577–$77,830 |
| New York City | 7 | $23,894 | $23,904 | $24,125 | $16,520–$36,445 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $15,825–$48,051 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 5 | $29,334 | $37,098 | $38,629 | $20,625–$49,981 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 36 | $27,673 | $33,031 | $46,025 | $12,471–$92,321 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 12 | $14,517 | $18,790 | $40,220 | $14,517–$52,432 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 7 | $54,914 | $64,528 | $79,944 | $43,570–$96,022 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 26 | $36,541 | $44,849 | $65,365 | $12,760–$123,637 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $16,044 | $17,907 | $23,846 | $12,732–$43,618 |
| Phoenix AZ | 8 | $15,462 | $16,114 | $16,114 | $13,507–$16,114 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 8 | $32,653 | $40,740 | $45,390 | $20,886–$53,975 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $26,100 | $26,100 | $64,553 | $24,978–$64,553 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $33,698–$45,253 |
| Richmond VA | 3 | — | — | — | $13,176–$13,704 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 3 | — | — | — | $13,197–$27,411 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $29,708 | $30,080 | $30,080 | $19,915–$30,450 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $26,435–$30,707 |
| San Diego CA | 2 | — | — | — | $35,681–$46,011 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 4 | — | — | — | $18,024–$52,916 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $53,253 | $58,541 | $58,582 | $44,940–$70,660 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 18 | $24,054 | $31,252 | $37,448 | $21,388–$40,782 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $27,192–$47,725 |
| St. Louis MO | 1 | — | — | — | $51,476–$51,476 |
| Tampa FL | 6 | $21,204 | $21,204 | $21,204 | $18,385–$26,736 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 19 | $18,481 | $19,793 | $23,332 | $15,049–$43,747 |
| Texas (statewide) | 65 | $18,508 | $20,479 | $26,435 | $12,056–$98,123 |
| Utah (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $19,915–$30,080 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 19 | $25,702 | $46,138 | $49,091 | $12,301–$70,613 |
| Washington (statewide) | 11 | $48,598 | $56,298 | $58,964 | $21,296–$112,785 |
| Washington DC | 4 | — | — | — | $21,763–$24,686 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 5 | $23,803 | $26,816 | $32,407 | $23,803–$63,064 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 25 | $19,350 | $20,120 | $24,394 | $13,450–$46,748 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare | Georgia (statewide) | $8,691 | 0.5× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| Chi St Vincent Morrilton | Arkansas (statewide) | $9,928 | 0.6× | 3 | 2026-02-28 |
| Navicent Health Baldwin | Georgia (statewide) | $10,396 | 0.6× | 2 | 2025-11-19 |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | Missouri (statewide) | $10,624 | 0.6× | 15 | 2026-06-09 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Georgia (statewide) | $10,674 | 0.6× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| Oaklawn Hospital | Michigan (statewide) | $10,845 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-03-27 |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta GA | $11,030 | 0.6× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Georgia (statewide) | $11,030 | 0.6× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta GA | $11,030 | 0.6× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta GA | $11,030 | 0.6× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Atlanta GA | $11,030 | 0.6× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood | Houston TX | $11,113 | 0.6× | 8 | 2026-09-01 |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $102,013 | 5.1× | 2 | 2026-04-15 |
| Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $102,013 | 5.3× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Northern Light C A Dean Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $102,013 | 5.3× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $102,013 | 5.3× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Mainehealth Waldo Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $105,362 | 5.5× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| Northern Light Mayo Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $107,443 | 5.6× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Mount Carmel East | Columbus OH | $110,989 | 5.9× | 23 | 2026-03-31 |
| Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital | Columbus OH | $110,989 | 5.9× | 23 | 2026-03-31 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $112,785 | 5.2× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital | Pennsylvania (statewide) | $123,637 | 6.3× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $128,259 | 6.7× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center | Connecticut (statewide) | $128,567 | 5.5× | 20 | 2026-03-31 |
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.
Questions
How much do commercial insurers pay hospitals for spinal cord stimulator implant?
Across 1014 hospitals in 79 markets (metro areas and statewide) that post a usable dollar rate, the median commercial rate for CPT 63685, hospital outpatient is $46,381, 1.5× the same hospital's local Medicare base rate. The middle half of hospitals runs $32,129 to $68,942. Figures are each hospital's median across insurers, from its federal price-transparency file.
What does Medicare pay for spinal cord stimulator implant?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient rate for CPT 63685 is $31,526 and its surgery-center rate is $27,486, before local wage adjustment.
Which hospitals post the lowest and highest commercial rates for spinal cord stimulator implant?
Lowest medians: Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center ($14,633), Providence Medical Center ($15,448), St James Parish Hospital ($16,522). Highest: Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital ($182,263), Providence Centralia Hospital ($170,345), Mary Bridge Children'S Hospital ($162,269). Coverage: every hospital whose price file we could read.