How much does anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level cost in tampa?
CPT 22551 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for tampa.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Largo Hospital lowest | Hospital | $7,480negotiated | 0.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| HCA Florida Northside Hospital (St. Petersburg) | Hospital | $7,480negotiated | 0.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| HCA Florida Brandon Hospital | Hospital | $8,403negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital (Hudson) | Hospital | $8,491negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital | Hospital | $8,491negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ |
| HCA Florida Trinity Hospital | Hospital | $8,491negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| AdventHealth Tampa | Hospital | $14,145negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| BayCare Mease Countryside Hospital (Safety Harbor) | Hospital | $14,207negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| AdventHealth Wesley Chapel | Hospital | $14,212negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| Tampa General Hospital (Tampa) | Hospital | $14,212negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| BayCare Morton Plant Hospital (Clearwater) | Hospital | $14,853negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| BayCare St. Anthony's Hospital (St. Petersburg) | Hospital | $14,853negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| BayCare St. Joseph's Hospital (Tampa) | Hospital | $14,853negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital (St. Petersburg) | Hospital | $19,592negotiated | 1.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
What should 22551 cost in tampa?
For anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level (CPT 22551) in tampa, a fair self-pay price is around $14,176, with hospitals ranging from $8,469 to $14,853 across 14 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 tampa?
A fair self-pay price for anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level (CPT 22551) in tampa is around $14,176, with hospital prices ranging from $8,469 to $14,853 across 14 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.