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Lumbar fusion with cage in North Carolina: what it costs

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

Surgery center
$21,766
$21,284–$22,248 across North Carolina
Hospital outpatient
$28,266
$27,497–$29,035 across North Carolina
Hospital stay
$24,169
$23,489–$24,850 across North Carolina

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 North Carolina?

Medicare's 2026 price for lumbar fusion with cage in North Carolina is $21,284–$22,248 at surgery center; $27,497–$29,035 at hospital outpatient; $23,489–$24,850 at hospital stay, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is lumbar fusion with cage cheapest in North Carolina?

At surgery center, from $21,284. Hospital outpatient runs up to $29,035 for the same service.

How do I find the price near me?

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