Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach
Medicare pricing data for 6,787 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 7.0x markup — hospitals charge $5,024 but Medicare allows only $713.56. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $498 in Idaho to $1,182 in District of Columbia. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach (HCPCS code 22600) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $713.56, but hospitals typically charge $5,024 — a 7.0x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $713.56, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $142.71. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 7.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $569.10 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $1,182 | $3,912 | 28 | 88 | +65.6% |
| Vermont | $1,014 | $6,105 | 4 | 21 | +42.1% |
| Maryland | $909 | $4,635 | 155 | 708 | +27.5% |
| Wyoming | $872 | $5,069 | 14 | 39 | +22.2% |
| Massachusetts | $846 | $5,760 | 161 | 732 | +18.5% |
| New York | $840 | $8,072 | 373 | 1,050 | +17.8% |
| Rhode Island | $825 | $7,407 | 29 | 89 | +15.7% |
| Illinois | $815 | $7,083 | 224 | 778 | +14.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $797 | $4,380 | 285 | 1,029 | +11.8% |
| California | $773 | $5,814 | 567 | 2,071 | +8.4% |
| Michigan | $763 | $5,470 | 239 | 689 | +7.0% |
| Virginia | $748 | $3,631 | 169 | 575 | +4.8% |
| Mississippi | $735 | $4,115 | 37 | 123 | +2.9% |
| New Jersey | $732 | $11,184 | 183 | 463 | +2.5% |
| Missouri | $727 | $4,020 | 148 | 556 | +1.9% |
| New Mexico | $720 | $3,988 | 23 | 60 | +0.8% |
| Connecticut | $712 | $5,939 | 99 | 249 | -0.2% |
| Kentucky | $710 | $3,425 | 88 | 282 | -0.5% |
| Alaska | $710 | $9,553 | 34 | 131 | -0.6% |
| Georgia | $707 | $4,385 | 196 | 560 | -0.9% |
| Ohio | $700 | $3,773 | 257 | 987 | -1.9% |
| Texas | $697 | $4,281 | 491 | 1,612 | -2.3% |
| Oklahoma | $696 | $2,797 | 83 | 328 | -2.5% |
| Florida | $692 | $5,603 | 496 | 1,574 | -3.0% |
| Arkansas | $686 | $3,008 | 51 | 180 | -3.9% |
| Arizona | $684 | $3,619 | 169 | 582 | -4.1% |
| Hawaii | $677 | $2,777 | 15 | 92 | -5.1% |
| South Carolina | $673 | $3,662 | 116 | 481 | -5.7% |
| Utah | $669 | $3,257 | 63 | 153 | -6.2% |
| West Virginia | $666 | $3,572 | 37 | 137 | -6.7% |
| Washington | $658 | $3,074 | 166 | 578 | -7.8% |
| Louisiana | $647 | $4,455 | 136 | 373 | -9.3% |
| Oregon | $643 | $3,208 | 87 | 272 | -9.8% |
| Nevada | $642 | $8,400 | 71 | 221 | -10.0% |
| Tennessee | $637 | $3,491 | 172 | 605 | -10.7% |
| North Dakota | $637 | $2,505 | 19 | 64 | -10.7% |
| Colorado | $632 | $4,165 | 181 | 742 | -11.4% |
| Wisconsin | $623 | $13,343 | 124 | 396 | -12.7% |
| Minnesota | $616 | $5,237 | 117 | 339 | -13.7% |
| Alabama | $601 | $3,658 | 107 | 415 | -15.7% |
| North Carolina | $601 | $3,386 | 238 | 851 | -15.7% |
| Indiana | $600 | $4,216 | 145 | 482 | -15.9% |
| Nebraska | $598 | $3,591 | 48 | 148 | -16.2% |
| Iowa | $593 | $4,533 | 48 | 154 | -16.9% |
| Kansas | $591 | $3,372 | 83 | 337 | -17.1% |
| New Hampshire | $590 | $6,853 | 33 | 80 | -17.3% |
| Maine | $586 | $2,449 | 34 | 80 | -17.9% |
| Delaware | $569 | $4,677 | 30 | 118 | -20.3% |
| Montana | $543 | $4,602 | 28 | 91 | -23.9% |
| South Dakota | $499 | $2,459 | 33 | 100 | -30.1% |
| Idaho | $498 | $4,889 | 50 | 146 | -30.1% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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