How much does single-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC cost in northern-virginia?
CPT 451 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for northern-virginia.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VHC Health, Virginia Hospital Center (Arlington) lowest | Hospital | $24,117negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center (Fredericksburg) | Hospital | $25,489negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| StoneSprings Hospital Center (Dulles) | Hospital | $26,234negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.1% |
| Reston Hospital Center (Reston) | Hospital | $28,276negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| Mary Washington Hospital (Fredericksburg) | Hospital | $35,564negotiated | 1.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.9% |
| Stafford Hospital (Stafford) | Hospital | $35,564negotiated | 1.5× | ★★★★★ |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (Woodbridge) | Hospital | $41,003negotiated | 1.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital (Alexandria) | Hospital | $56,287negotiated | 2.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (Fairfax) | Hospital | $57,457negotiated | 2.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital (Leesburg) | Hospital | $57,457negotiated | 2.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (Alexandria) | Hospital | $57,457negotiated | 2.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Fauquier Hospital (Warrenton) | Hospital | $57,669cash | 2.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.6% |
| UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center (Culpeper) | Hospital | $57,792cash | 2.5× | ★★★★★ |
| UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center (Haymarket) | Hospital | $60,084cash | 2.6× | ★★★★★ |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital (Falls Church) | Hospital | $60,473negotiated | 2.6× | ★★★★★ |
What should 451 cost in northern-virginia?
For single-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC (CPT 451) in northern-virginia, a fair self-pay price is around $56,287, with hospitals ranging from $28,276 to $57,669 across 15 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $23,507, 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 single-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC cost in northern-virginia?
A fair self-pay price for single-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC (CPT 451) in northern-virginia is around $56,287, with hospital prices ranging from $28,276 to $57,669 across 15 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 451?
Medicare pays about $23,507 for single-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC (CPT 451). 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 single-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC?
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.