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Minimally invasive fusion of the sacroiliac joint with implants. Commercial negotiated rates by hospital and market, next to Medicare for the same code.
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CPT 27279: Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
930 hospitals in 78 markets. National Medicare rate $17,914, surgery center $14,518.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 9 | $18,926 | $21,738 | $25,157 | $16,038–$33,036 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $10,058–$26,051 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $11,792–$15,863 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $15,388–$16,100 |
| Atlanta GA | 6 | $9,932 | $9,932 | $28,538 | $9,932–$35,140 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $13,086 | $15,308 | $15,308 | $13,086–$26,333 |
| Boston MA | 10 | $25,674 | $30,716 | $34,517 | $19,441–$38,698 |
| California (statewide) | 51 | $25,272 | $42,461 | $69,590 | $17,366–$69,590 |
| Charlotte NC | 5 | $21,863 | $21,863 | $21,863 | $21,566–$21,863 |
| Chicago IL | 7 | $26,984 | $27,813 | $29,642 | $16,764–$30,270 |
| Cleveland OH | 10 | $14,702 | $18,247 | $28,009 | $11,426–$34,836 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 12 | $15,788 | $18,044 | $25,193 | $13,426–$34,598 |
| Columbus OH | 1 | — | — | — | $63,065–$63,065 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $73,054–$73,054 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 12 | $17,954 | $19,497 | $26,344 | $17,544–$49,392 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $15,896 | $18,482 | $28,918 | $12,858–$34,218 |
| Detroit MI | 9 | $16,994 | $24,004 | $30,977 | $11,274–$40,186 |
| Florida (statewide) | 56 | $14,224 | $16,310 | $19,322 | $11,882–$36,804 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 22 | $15,834 | $29,132 | $34,124 | $9,672–$41,782 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $22,890–$23,980 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $12,377 | $27,233 | $32,530 | $11,188–$34,004 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 13 | $22,644 | $38,785 | $46,711 | $17,740–$56,465 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 21 | $20,289 | $24,953 | $31,631 | $17,114–$54,635 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 23 | $18,908 | $39,249 | $40,025 | $11,261–$98,123 |
| Indianapolis IN | 1 | — | — | — | $21,738–$21,738 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 14 | $26,277 | $31,839 | $39,546 | $11,688–$50,219 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 8 | $17,584 | $22,336 | $33,065 | $13,824–$48,140 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 11 | $17,184 | $24,551 | $32,261 | $9,842–$36,136 |
| Las Vegas NV | 1 | — | — | — | $31,699–$31,699 |
| Los Angeles CA | 17 | $23,664 | $26,610 | $30,828 | $16,404–$49,726 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 22 | $16,885 | $19,822 | $27,373 | $12,666–$34,410 |
| Maine (statewide) | 15 | $75,354 | $86,430 | $87,484 | $46,850–$109,991 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $22,951–$28,850 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 5 | $20,141 | $20,507 | $20,507 | $15,427–$34,335 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 21 | $17,154 | $21,838 | $26,062 | $15,456–$37,629 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 7 | $22,440 | $22,440 | $37,452 | $22,218–$42,066 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 12 | $25,173 | $50,505 | $60,825 | $9,318–$82,360 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 11 | $17,742 | $21,479 | $26,344 | $7,992–$30,899 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 10 | $15,322 | $19,290 | $29,373 | $14,846–$49,085 |
| Montana (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $14,311–$71,452 |
| Nashville TN | 6 | $10,679 | $10,679 | $32,390 | $10,580–$39,967 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 9 | $11,688 | $11,734 | $21,560 | $11,688–$24,882 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $18,728–$40,955 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 6 | $21,633 | $38,825 | $59,474 | $12,671–$78,517 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $20,098 | $21,338 | $21,338 | $12,874–$37,138 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 5 | $34,546 | $35,580 | $54,710 | $19,406–$54,903 |
| New York (statewide) | 25 | $27,634 | $35,273 | $41,572 | $15,016–$65,600 |
| New York City | 7 | $24,018 | $27,634 | $27,634 | $21,792–$27,634 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $14,872–$38,066 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 12 | $17,756 | $18,174 | $25,012 | $17,756–$42,579 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 36 | $27,382 | $33,878 | $41,103 | $12,471–$67,394 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 7 | $22,486 | $31,263 | $36,864 | $19,421–$44,964 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 7 | $47,093 | $61,966 | $74,698 | $36,336–$86,837 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 21 | $37,440 | $46,504 | $65,060 | $13,928–$84,578 |
| Philadelphia PA | 10 | $11,645 | $15,289 | $16,454 | $10,390–$33,378 |
| Phoenix AZ | 8 | $13,807 | $15,169 | $15,169 | $9,721–$15,169 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $32,339 | $37,346 | $39,374 | $23,215–$46,288 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $26,100 | $26,100 | $66,536 | $21,553–$66,536 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $33,378–$38,552 |
| Richmond VA | 3 | — | — | — | $14,780–$14,780 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 3 | — | — | — | $10,694–$23,507 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $26,142 | $27,034 | $27,034 | $16,966–$27,925 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $12,554–$26,334 |
| San Diego CA | 3 | — | — | — | $31,910–$41,585 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 4 | — | — | — | $13,547–$41,632 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $45,367 | $53,444 | $59,581 | $37,170–$65,224 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 17 | $18,323 | $21,721 | $27,080 | $13,303–$34,554 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $18,390–$32,309 |
| St. Louis MO | 1 | — | — | — | $10,129–$10,129 |
| Tampa FL | 6 | $19,612 | $19,612 | $19,612 | $15,638–$24,884 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 20 | $11,652 | $16,703 | $22,229 | $10,483–$39,672 |
| Texas (statewide) | 71 | $17,435 | $19,525 | $26,686 | $9,842–$98,123 |
| Utah (statewide) | 6 | $18,274 | $24,169 | $26,142 | $16,966–$27,034 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 19 | $38,663 | $44,462 | $51,479 | $12,301–$59,423 |
| Washington (statewide) | 10 | $40,372 | $50,300 | $54,366 | $21,712–$84,601 |
| Washington DC | 9 | $15,092 | $23,898 | $23,898 | $11,403–$24,117 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 9 | $24,236 | $29,290 | $31,632 | $16,486–$74,454 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 27 | $17,960 | $17,992 | $25,174 | $8,650–$42,887 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Hospital | Mississippi (statewide) | $7,992 | 0.5× | 3 | 2026-09-15 |
| Unitypoint Health - Meriter | Wisconsin (statewide) | $8,650 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-01-28 |
| Watertown Regional Medical Center | Wisconsin (statewide) | $8,828 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital | Minnesota (statewide) | $9,318 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-01-28 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Georgia (statewide) | $9,672 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center (Dignity) | Phoenix AZ | $9,721 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-02-28 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (Dignity) | Phoenix AZ | $9,721 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-02-28 |
| Saint Joseph Hospital | Kentucky (statewide) | $9,842 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-02-28 |
| Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital | Texas (statewide) | $9,842 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-02-28 |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta GA | $9,932 | 0.6× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Georgia (statewide) | $9,932 | 0.6× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta GA | $9,932 | 0.6× | 3 | 2026-04-01 |
| 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 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center | Indiana (statewide) | $98,123 | 5.3× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Parkview Hospital | Texas (statewide) | $98,123 | 5.6× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $109,991 | 6.4× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
Questions
How much do commercial insurers pay hospitals for sacroiliac joint fusion?
Across 930 hospitals in 78 markets (metro areas and statewide) that post a usable dollar rate, the median commercial rate for CPT 27279, hospital outpatient is $24,110, 1.3× the same hospital's local Medicare base rate. The middle half of hospitals runs $17,498 to $35,827. Figures are each hospital's median across insurers, from its federal price-transparency file.
What does Medicare pay for sacroiliac joint fusion?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient rate for CPT 27279 is $17,914 and its surgery-center rate is $14,518, before local wage adjustment.
Which hospitals post the lowest and highest commercial rates for sacroiliac joint fusion?
Lowest medians: Jefferson County Hospital ($7,992), Unitypoint Health - Meriter ($8,650), Watertown Regional Medical Center ($8,828). Highest: Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital ($109,991), Parkview Hospital ($98,123), Parkview Regional Medical Center ($98,123). Coverage: every hospital whose price file we could read.