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Spinal Fusion Cost in Iowa (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a spinal fusion cost in Iowa?

For a commercially insured patient, a spinal fusion in Iowa typically runs $6,130$16,787 once facility and physician fees are combined. The median reported facility price across 20 hospitals is $3,443. The figures draw on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.

Iowa's hospital market is dominated by UnityPoint Health and MercyOne (CommonSpirit), with relatively limited inter-system competition in most markets. Des Moines prices run below national averages, but facility fees at affiliated hospital systems can add substantially to the base service rates. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is the primary academic referral center. Spinal fusion is among the highest-cost elective surgeries, with total episode costs (implant hardware, facility, anesthesia, and post-acute care) commonly exceeding $50,000 for multi-level procedures. The implant components alone can account for $15,000–$40,000 of the facility charge, and prices vary dramatically across hospitals for identical hardware. Seeking a second surgical opinion and confirming bundled vs. itemized billing before scheduling are the most impactful steps you can take.

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Spinal Fusion price gauge for Iowa Radial gauge showing the reported price range, expected patient band, and median for Spinal Fusion in Iowa. WHERE THIS PRICE FALLS Spinal Fusion Cost in Iowa $1,155 lowest reported $119,018 highest reported MEDIAN PRICE $3,443 Below-market Expected range $3,013-$8,475 Outlier tail Based on 20 reporting facilities, CMS hospital price transparency data.

Example: two commercially insured patients in Council Bluffs could pay ~$3,013 and ~$8,475 for the identical procedure - a $5,462 difference driven entirely by facility choice.

Where spinal fusion costs vary in Iowa

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Cheapest Spinal Fusion Providers in Iowa

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 St Luke's Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids, IA $3,013 -$430
2 Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation Waterloo, IA $3,013 -$430
3 Unity Healthcare Muscatine, IA $3,013 -$430
4 St Luke'sJones Regional Medical Center Anamosa, IA $3,013 -$430
5 Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort Dodge, IA $3,013 -$430
6 Trinity Medical Center Bettendorf, IA $3,013 -$430
7 Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation Sioux City, IA $3,013 -$430
8 UnityPoint Health Marshalltown Marshalltown, IA $3,013 -$430

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Quick take

  • St Luke's Methodist Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $3,013 - $430 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $3,466, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • Ask whether this procedure can be done at a freestanding ambulatory surgical center - they're typically 30-60% cheaper than a hospital for identical care, and most aren't in this hospital-only dataset.

How where you go changes what you pay for spinal fusion

The same spinal fusion bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$1,275–$19,463
  • Facility fee $706–$11,679
  • Professional fee $569–$7,784

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$3,582–$16,518
  • Facility fee $3,013–$8,734
  • Professional fee $569–$7,784

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Iowa Spinal Fusion prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters - the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

How we calculate "Your Price"

We prioritize cash price (the self-pay rate) over the negotiated rate, and only fall back to the gross charge, the inflated list price few people actually pay, when nothing else is reported.

# Facility City Your Price vs Median Gross Charge
#1 MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDS IA $706 -$2,737 $2,018
#2 Dallas County Hospital Perry, IA $8,734 +$5,291 $13,437
#3 Burgess Health Center Onawa, IA $3,008 -$435 $2,751–$3,761
#4 St Luke's Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids, IA $3,013 -$430 $1,178–$5,747
#5 Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation Waterloo, IA $3,013 -$430 $1,178–$5,747
#6 Unity Healthcare Muscatine, IA $3,013 -$430 $1,178–$5,747
#7 St Luke'sJones Regional Medical Center Anamosa, IA $3,013 -$430 $1,178–$5,747
#8 Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort Dodge, IA $3,013 -$430 $1,178–$5,747
#9 Trinity Medical Center Bettendorf, IA $3,013 -$430 $1,178–$5,747
#10 Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation Sioux City, IA $3,013 -$430 $1,178–$5,747
#11 UnityPoint Health Marshalltown Marshalltown, IA $3,013 -$430 $1,178–$5,747
#12 Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell, IA $3,013 -$430 $1,178–$5,747
#13 The Finley Hospital Dubuque, IA $3,013 -$430 $1,178–$5,747
#14 CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs, IA $3,038 -$405 $1,155–$3,245
#15 Mercy Health Services-Iowa Corp. Mason City, IA $3,488 +$45 $1,288–$6,036
#16 Broadlawns Medical Center IA $3,443 +$0 $2,656–$63,980
#17 Great River Health IA $3,910 +$467 $1,583–$35,206
#18 Gundersen Health System West Union, IA $4,332 +$889 $4,332–$41,607
#19 Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital Council Bluffs, IA $8,475 +$5,032 $2,060–$28,252
#20 Great River Health Mount Pleasant, IA $11,679 +$8,236 $1,944–$23,302

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Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $3,443 versus $3,013 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$8,638
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$1,728
Out-of-network provider $19,004+

Frequently asked questions: spinal fusion costs in Iowa

How much does a spinal fusion cost in Iowa?

Across 20 Iowa hospitals that publish prices, a spinal fusion ranges from $1,155 to $119,018, with a median of $3,443. Most facilities fall between $3,013 and $8,475. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a spinal fusion in Iowa?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Iowa data is MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDS at about $706. By metro, Muscatine has the lowest median ($4,804). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a spinal fusion so much cheaper at some Iowa hospitals?

Prices vary up to 103× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Iowa, the median cash (self-pay) price is $3,466 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,233 - about 2.8× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a spinal fusion in Iowa?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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Other Iowa Hospitals for Spinal Fusion

These hospitals are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals in Iowa. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider City Type Est. Cost
ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
6417432123
GREENFIELD, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
6417432123
GREENFIELD, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
ALEGENT HEALTH COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF MISSOURI VALLEY IOWA
7126422784
MISSOURI VALLEY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
ALEGENT HEALTH COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA
7126422784
MISSOURI VALLEY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
3192353941
WATERLOO, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
AUDUBON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
7125632611
AUDUBON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
AVERA HOLY FAMILY
7123622631
ESTHERVILLE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
AVERA HOLY FAMILY
7123622631
ESTHERVILLE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
AVERA MCKENNAN
7124725400
ROCK RAPIDS, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
BAUM HARMON MERCY HOSPITAL
7129572300
PRIMGHAR, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
BELMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
6414443500
BELMOND, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL
5154338470
BOONE, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
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BUENA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
7127324030
STORM LAKE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
BUENA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
7127324030
STORM LAKE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
BURGESS HEALTH CENTER
7124232311
ONAWA, IA Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
BURGESS HEALTH CENTER
7124232311
ONAWA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
7122433250
ATLANTIC, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES - IOWA CORP
5153588000
WEST DES MOINES, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES-IOWA CORP
5152473121
DES MOINES, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
5632457000
ELKADER, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
5632457000
ELKADER, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
5632457000
ELKADER, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CENTRAL IOWA HEALTHCARE
6417545151
MARSHALLTOWN, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CENTRAL IOWA HEALTHCARE
6417545151
MARSHALLTOWN, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
7125422176
CLARINDA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CLARKE COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL
6413422184
OSCEOLA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CLARKE COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL
6413422184
OSCEOLA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CLARKE COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL
6413422184
OSCEOLA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CLARKE COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL
6413422184
OSCEOLA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HOSP
7125513100
HAWARDEN, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC
7123821515
HAMBURG, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC
7123821515
HAMBURG, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL AT ST LUKES
3193698142
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA Long Term Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CRAWFORD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
7122652500
DENISON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
CRAWFORD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
7122652500
DENISON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL
5154653547
PERRY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL
6416642145
BLOOMFIELD, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL
6414464871
LEON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
DELAWARE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
5639273232
MANCHESTER, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
DELAWARE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
5639273232
MANCHESTER, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CENTRAL IOWA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
5157794517
DES MOINES, IA Long Term Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
DEWITT ER PC SERVICES
5636594200
DE WITT, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
ELLSWORTH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
6416484631
IOWA FALLS, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
FLOYD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL COMMISSION
6412286830
CHARLES CITY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
FLOYD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL COMMISSION
6412286830
CHARLES CITY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE
7125467871
LE MARS, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL
6414565018
HAMPTON, IA Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL
6414565000
HAMPTON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER
5364211000
DAVENPORT, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER
5634213990
DAVENPORT, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
6417827091
CRESTON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
5153862114
JEFFERSON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
6412367511
GRINNELL, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3198245421
GRUNDY CENTER, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL
6413322201
GUTHRIE CENTER, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL
5158329400
WEBSTER CITY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM
6418435000
BRITT, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM
6418435000
BRITT, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM
6418435000
BRITT, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
HANCOCK COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
6418435000
BRITT, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
7125513112
HAWARDEN, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
7125513100
HAWARDEN, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
HEGG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
7124768000
ROCK VALLEY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
3193853141
MOUNT PLEASANT, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
HENRY COUNTY SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3193853141
MOUNT PLEASANT, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
5153324200
HUMBOLDT, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
5153324200
HUMBOLDT, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IDA COUNTY IOWA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
7123643311
IDA GROVE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
INSIGHT KEOKUK
8102759333
KEOKUK, IA Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA CITY VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
3193380581
IOWA CITY, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL-CLARION
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL-CLARION
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL
5636522474
MAQUOKETA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
JAMES W POLLARD DDS PC
5154323511
BOONE, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
JEFFERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL
6414724111
FAIRFIELD, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KEOKUK AREA HOSPITAL
3195268750
KEOKUK, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KEOKUK AREA HOSPITAL
3195268750
KEOKUK, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KEOKUK AREA HOSPITAL
3195247150
KEOKUK, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KEOKUK AREA HOSPITAL
3195268750
KEOKUK, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KEOKUK AREA HOSPITAL
3195247150
KEOKUK, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KEOKUK AREA HOSPITAL
3195247150
KEOKUK, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KEOKUK COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
6416222720
SIGOURNEY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KEOKUK COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
6416222720
SIGOURNEY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KEOKUK COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
6416222720
SIGOURNEY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC
6418422151
KNOXVILLE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC
6418422151
KNOXVILLE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
5152952451
ALGONA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
5152952451
ALGONA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
5152952451
ALGONA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
5152952451
ALGONA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
7123361230
SPIRIT LAKE, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
LORING HOSPITAL
7126627105
SAC CITY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
LORING HOSPITAL
7126627105
SAC CITY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
6417743000
CHARITON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
6417743000
CHARITON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MADISON COUNTY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
5154622373
WINTERSET, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MADISON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
5154622373
WINTERSET, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MAHASKA COUNTY HOSPITAL
6416723100
OSKALOOSA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MAHASKA COUNTY HOSPITAL
6416723100
OSKALOOSA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER
7126552072
MANNING, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER
7126552072
MANNING, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3196425543
MARENGO, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER
5152392011
AMES, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY HEALTH SERVICES
6414945300
MASON CITY, IA Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY HEALTH SERVICES-IOWA CORP
6414287000
MASON CITY, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY HOSPITAL
7123285170
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY, IOWA
3193393621
IOWA CITY, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
3193986011
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER NEW HAMPTON
6413944121
NEW HAMPTON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-CENTERVILLE
6414374111
CENTERVILLE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-CLINTON, INC
5632445676
CLINTON, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DUBUQUE
5963872598
BELLEVUE, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DUBUQUE
5635898000
DUBUQUE, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DYERSVILLE
5638757101
DYERSVILLE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEWTON
7343434233
NEWTON, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MERCY MEDICAL LIFELINE
7122792036
SIOUX CITY, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MITCHELL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
6417326000
OSAGE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MITCHELL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
6417326000
OSAGE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL
6419322134
ALBIA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL
6419322134
ALBIA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
7126237000
RED OAK, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
7126237000
RED OAK, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
NORTHWEST IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION
7122793500
SIOUX CITY, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
OMAHA VAMC
9135784409
IOWA CITY, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
OMAHA VAMC
9135784409
DES MOINES, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
ORANGE CITY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
7127374984
ORANGE CITY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
OSCEOLA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC.
7127542574
SIBLEY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER INC
6416827511
OTTUMWA, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
PALMER LUTHERAN HEALTH CENTER, INC.
5634223811
WEST UNION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL
7128525500
EMMETSBURG, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
6416283150
PELLA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
PEOPLE'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3193346071
INDEPENDENCE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
PEOPLE'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3193320999
INDEPENDENCE, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
PHARMACY SUPPORT SERVICES
5156696571
POLK CITY, IA Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
PISIPATI LLC
5632420560
CLINTON, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
POCAHONTAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
7123353501
POCAHONTAS, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
POCAHONTAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
7123353501
POCAHONTAS, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
POCAHONTAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
7123353501
POCAHONTAS, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
POCAHONTAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
7123353501
POCAHONTAS, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
RCHP OTTUMWA LLC
6416842300
OTTUMWA, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL
6414643226
MOUNT AYR, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
RTG MEDICAL
5635681572
WAUKON, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
7123245041
SHELDON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
7123245041
SHELDON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SARTORI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
3192683000
CEDAR FALLS, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - DES MOINES, INC.
5152474400
DES MOINES, IA Long Term Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - QUAD CITIES INC
5634682000
DAVENPORT, IA Long Term Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SHELBY COUNTY CHRIS A MYRTUE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
7127555161
HARLAN, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SHELBY COUNTY CHRIS A. MYRTUE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
7127555161
HARLAN, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER
7122461230
SHENANDOAH, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SIOUX CENTER HEALTH
7127221271
SIOUX CENTER, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SIOUX CENTER HEALTH
7127221271
SIOUX CENTER, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SIOUX CENTER HEALTH
7127221271
SIOUX CENTER, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SKIFF HOSPITAL
6417924385
NEWTON, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER
6417921273
NEWTON, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER
6417921273
NEWTON, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
3197683622
WEST BURLINGTON, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME
7127923581
CARROLL, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME
7127923581
CARROLL, IA Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME
7127923581
CARROLL, IA Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
ST LUKE'S JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
3194626131
ANAMOSA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
ST. LUKE'S METHODIST HOSPITAL, INC.
3193697065
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
3193561616
IOWA CITY, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
3193393621
IOWA CITY, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
7124643171
LAKE CITY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
7124643171
LAKE CITY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
7124643171
LAKE CITY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
STORY COUNTY HOSPITAL
5153827149
NEVADA, IA Long Term Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
STORY COUNTY HOSPITAL
5153822111
NEVADA, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER
3097795000
BETTENDORF, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
5155733101
FORT DODGE, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
UNION CO GREATER COMMUNITY PHYSICIAN CLINICS
6417827091
CRESTON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
UNITY HEALTHCARE
5632649118
MUSCATINE, IA Long Term Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
UNITY POINT HEALTH, BLANK CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
5152415926
DES MOINES, IA Children's Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY VITACARE
5635851290
DUBUQUE, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN
6417545145
MARSHALLTOWN, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN
6417545151
MARSHALLTOWN, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
UNITYPOINT HEALTH-DM
5152412020
WEST DES MOINES, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
3193562879
IOWA CITY, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
3194675302
IOWA CITY, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
VA CENTRAL IOWA
5156995999
DES MOINES, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
5156995999
DES MOINES, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
5156995825
DES MOINES, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
VA CIHCS
5156995999
DES MOINES, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
VA MEDICAL CENTER
5156995999
DES MOINES, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
VA MEDICAL CENTER
5156995999
DES MOINES, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
VAMC
3196266513
NORTH LIBERTY, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
6418285314
KNOXVILLE, IA General Acute Care Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CITY OF WAUKON IA
5685683411
WAUKON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
3194726200
VINTON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL, INC
3194726200
VINTON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
3196535481
WASHINGTON, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER
3193524120
WAVERLY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER
3193524120
WAVERLY, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER
5633822911
DECORAH, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER
5633822911
DECORAH, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER
5633822911
DECORAH, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.
WRIGHT MEDICAL CENTER
5155322811
CLARION, IA Critical Access Hospital $1,275–$19,463 bundled est.

Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.

Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

What matters before you schedule

What's on your bill

A spinal fusion involves multiple providers who bill separately - typically Drg Facility Stay, Spine Surgeon Professional Fee, Anesthesia. Check each line item against your Explanation of Benefits to catch billing errors.

Cost by type

Which type your doctor orders for this spinal fusion changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe.

Prior authorization

Most commercial and Medicare Advantage plans require pre-approval for spinal fusion. Call the member services number on your insurance card before scheduling and get the authorization number in writing - a lapsed or missing authorization can leave you responsible for the full cost.

What to ask before you book

Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for spinal fusion before you schedule.


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