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Lumbar fusion with cage in California: what it costs

What Medicare pays for lumbar fusion with cage in California in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$28,679
$26,974–$30,384 across California
Hospital outpatient
$39,176
$36,535–$41,816 across California
Hospital stay
$34,282
$31,827–$36,737 across California

Low-back fusion through the back with a spacer (cage) in the disc space: combined (22633) or interbody only (22630). Screws (22840), cage (22853) and bone graft (20930/20936) are billed as add-ons.

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Questions

How much does lumbar fusion with cage cost in California?

Medicare's 2026 price for lumbar fusion with cage in California is $26,974–$30,384 at surgery center; $36,535–$41,816 at hospital outpatient; $31,827–$36,737 at hospital stay, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is lumbar fusion with cage cheapest in California?

At surgery center, from $26,974. Hospital outpatient runs up to $41,816 for the same service.

How do I find the price near me?

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