Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments
Medicare pricing data for 4,336 providers across 50 states
This procedure has a 6.4x markup — hospitals charge $3,624 but Medicare allows only $569.57. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $328 in Delaware to $859 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
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments (HCPCS code 22843) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $569.57, but hospitals typically charge $3,624 — a 6.4x 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 $569.57, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $113.91. 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 6.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $454.78 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $859 | $3,287 | 19 | 92 | +50.8% |
| New York | $698 | $6,578 | 219 | 605 | +22.5% |
| Illinois | $691 | $6,067 | 137 | 430 | +21.2% |
| Maryland | $687 | $3,833 | 88 | 380 | +20.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $671 | $4,762 | 173 | 484 | +17.8% |
| Rhode Island | $642 | $5,509 | 23 | 59 | +12.7% |
| Massachusetts | $640 | $4,392 | 99 | 403 | +12.3% |
| Missouri | $605 | $3,182 | 95 | 341 | +6.2% |
| West Virginia | $601 | $2,783 | 22 | 64 | +5.5% |
| Michigan | $598 | $3,832 | 135 | 398 | +4.9% |
| New Mexico | $592 | $2,845 | 16 | 33 | +4.0% |
| California | $591 | $3,489 | 397 | 1,778 | +3.8% |
| Wyoming | $584 | $2,283 | 7 | 21 | +2.6% |
| Florida | $582 | $3,837 | 307 | 940 | +2.2% |
| Ohio | $574 | $2,827 | 195 | 769 | +0.7% |
| Alaska | $573 | $5,865 | 23 | 77 | +0.6% |
| Kentucky | $571 | $2,239 | 64 | 195 | +0.2% |
| Mississippi | $569 | $4,828 | 21 | 37 | -0.1% |
| Louisiana | $568 | $3,603 | 78 | 220 | -0.3% |
| Washington | $566 | $1,947 | 97 | 350 | -0.7% |
| Minnesota | $564 | $4,551 | 85 | 312 | -1.0% |
| Virginia | $560 | $2,536 | 114 | 434 | -1.8% |
| New Hampshire | $551 | $11,093 | 18 | 33 | -3.2% |
| Arizona | $550 | $2,441 | 113 | 387 | -3.5% |
| New Jersey | $543 | $7,935 | 81 | 148 | -4.7% |
| Georgia | $539 | $3,284 | 123 | 300 | -5.3% |
| Texas | $539 | $3,090 | 306 | 1,003 | -5.3% |
| Wisconsin | $539 | $10,235 | 72 | 203 | -5.4% |
| Connecticut | $537 | $4,427 | 72 | 170 | -5.8% |
| Utah | $535 | $2,676 | 37 | 101 | -6.1% |
| Hawaii | $533 | $1,589 | 9 | 20 | -6.5% |
| South Carolina | $530 | $3,038 | 68 | 196 | -7.0% |
| Oregon | $522 | $2,056 | 48 | 140 | -8.4% |
| Maine | $516 | $1,602 | 12 | 22 | -9.4% |
| North Carolina | $516 | $2,708 | 169 | 627 | -9.4% |
| Alabama | $514 | $4,104 | 59 | 174 | -9.7% |
| Colorado | $503 | $2,699 | 142 | 540 | -11.7% |
| Iowa | $498 | $3,639 | 32 | 99 | -12.5% |
| Tennessee | $489 | $2,532 | 112 | 511 | -14.2% |
| Kansas | $488 | $2,490 | 52 | 150 | -14.2% |
| Indiana | $483 | $3,053 | 105 | 309 | -15.2% |
| Montana | $482 | $2,803 | 23 | 67 | -15.4% |
| Oklahoma | $473 | $1,925 | 68 | 349 | -17.0% |
| North Dakota | $464 | $1,504 | 9 | 21 | -18.5% |
| Nevada | $463 | $4,512 | 51 | 84 | -18.7% |
| Arkansas | $458 | $2,430 | 21 | 67 | -19.6% |
| Nebraska | $437 | $2,876 | 34 | 85 | -23.3% |
| Idaho | $425 | $2,335 | 37 | 128 | -25.3% |
| South Dakota | $374 | $1,894 | 26 | 55 | -34.3% |
| Delaware | $328 | $2,679 | 19 | 35 | -42.3% |
⚠️ 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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