How much does lumbar interbody + posterior fusion (TLIF/PLIF), 1 level cost in Phoenix, AZ?

CPT 22633 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Phoenix, AZ.

Estimates only. Educational estimates from public Medicare benchmarks and hospital-published prices — not a guarantee, and not legal, medical, or financial advice.
22633 Lumbar interbody + posterior fusion (TLIF/PLIF), 1 level
Market typical price
$28,954
22 facilities · typical range $6,612 – $28,954 · 1.6× Medicare OPPS
What Medicare pays
$18,390
Market typical
$28,954
Cash / self-pay price
$25,883
Prices near you — 22 facilities, lowest first
FacilityTypePricevs MedicareQuality
Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center lowest ⚠ likely error Hospital $1,934negotiated 0.1× ★★★★★
HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) Hospital $6,559negotiated 0.4× ★★★★★
hip/knee complications 5.0%
HonorHealth John C. Lincoln (Phoenix) Hospital $6,559negotiated 0.4× ★★★★★
hip/knee complications 4.5%
HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Hospital $6,559negotiated 0.4× ★★★★★
hip/knee complications 4.2%
HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Hospital $6,559negotiated 0.4× ★★★★★
hip/knee complications 4.4%
HonorHealth Florence Hospital $6,630negotiated 0.4× —
HonorHealth Four Peaks (Mesa) Hospital $6,630negotiated 0.4× ★★★★★
hip/knee complications 4.8%
Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Hospital $6,712negotiated 0.4× ★★★★★
hip/knee complications 3.6%
Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital (Mesa) [PHYSICIAN-OWNED ORTHO SPECIALTY HOSPITAL] Hospital $18,468cash 1.0×
hip/knee complications 4.3%
Phoenix Children's Hospital Hospital $20,887negotiated 1.1× —
Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) Hospital $28,288negotiated 1.5× ★★★★★
Banner Boswell Medical Center (Sun City) Hospital $28,954negotiated 1.6× ★★★★★
hip/knee complications 3.5%
Prices from each hospital's public machine-readable file; imaging & surgery-center prices are published self-pay rates (often the cheapest option). vs Medicare is how many times the Medicare rate each facility charges. 1 unusually low/high price excluded from the typical price as likely data errors.
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What should 22633 cost in Phoenix, AZ?

For lumbar interbody + posterior fusion (TLIF/PLIF), 1 level (CPT 22633) in Phoenix, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $28,954, with hospitals ranging from $6,612 to $28,954 across 22 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $18,390, 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 lumbar interbody + posterior fusion (TLIF/PLIF), 1 level cost in Phoenix, AZ?

A fair self-pay price for lumbar interbody + posterior fusion (TLIF/PLIF), 1 level (CPT 22633) in Phoenix, AZ is around $28,954, with hospital prices ranging from $6,612 to $28,954 across 22 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.

What is the Medicare rate for CPT 22633?

Medicare pays about $18,390 for lumbar interbody + posterior fusion (TLIF/PLIF), 1 level (CPT 22633). 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 lumbar interbody + posterior fusion (TLIF/PLIF), 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.