How much does multi-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC cost in Ohio?
CPT 448 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Ohio.
What should 448 cost in Ohio?
For multi-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC (CPT 448) in Ohio, hospital prices vary widely — compare each facility above. Medicare's benchmark rate is $30,859, 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 multi-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC cost in Ohio?
Hospital prices for multi-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC (CPT 448) in Ohio vary widely. Compare each facility's published rate above and use the Medicare benchmark as your negotiation floor.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 448?
Medicare pays about $30,859 for multi-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC (CPT 448). 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 multi-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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Enter the patient's ZIP and plan in the facility finder to see every facility near them that publishes a price for 448, ranked, with the phone number and an out-of-pocket estimate.
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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.