How much does anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level cost in southwest-florida?
CPT 22551 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for southwest-florida.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $1,141negotiated | 0.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Venice | Hospital | $8,218negotiated | 0.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| HCA Florida Blake Hospital (Bradenton) | Hospital | $8,403negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | Hospital | $8,403negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.5% |
| Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (UHS, Bradenton) | Hospital | $10,680negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| Manatee Memorial Hospital (UHS, Bradenton) | Hospital | $13,033negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.3% |
| NCH Baker Hospital / Naples Community Hospital (Naples) | Hospital | $13,809negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| Lee Health Cape Coral Hospital | Hospital | $17,837cash | 1.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.6% |
| Lee Health Gulf Coast Medical Center (Fort Myers) | Hospital | $21,760cash | 1.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Lee Health Lee Memorial Hospital (Fort Myers) | Hospital | $23,822cash | 1.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Physicians Regional Medical Center – Pine Ridge (Naples) | Hospital | $37,263cash | 2.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
What should 22551 cost in southwest-florida?
For anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level (CPT 22551) in southwest-florida, a fair self-pay price is around $13,421, with hospitals ranging from $8,403 to $21,760 across 11 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $12,867, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level cost in southwest-florida?
A fair self-pay price for anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level (CPT 22551) in southwest-florida is around $13,421, with hospital prices ranging from $8,403 to $21,760 across 11 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 22551?
Medicare pays about $12,867 for anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level (CPT 22551). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.