How much does Multi-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC cost in panhandle?
CPT 448 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for panhandle.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola lowest | Hospital | $19,155negotiated | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Baptist Gulf Breeze Hospital [ORTHO-FOCUSED: Andrews Institute] | Hospital | $28,843negotiated | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.8% |
| Baptist Hospital (Pensacola) | Hospital | $31,463negotiated | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.9% |
| HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital | Hospital | $33,689negotiated | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| HCA Florida Capital Hospital (Tallahassee) | Hospital | $35,222negotiated | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4% |
| HCA Florida West Hospital (Pensacola) | Hospital | $35,613negotiated | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare | Hospital | $37,116negotiated | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
What should 448 cost in panhandle?
For Multi-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC (CPT 448) in panhandle, a fair self-pay price is around $33,689, with hospitals ranging from $28,843 to $35,613 across 7 facilities. 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 panhandle?
A fair self-pay price for Multi-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC (CPT 448) in panhandle is around $33,689, with hospital prices ranging from $28,843 to $35,613 across 7 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
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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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.