How much does Anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level cost in Arizona?
CPT 22551 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Arizona.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $1,660negotiated | 0.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (Prescott & Prescott Valley) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $2,627cash | 0.2× | hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) | Hospital | $6,170negotiated | 0.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.0% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn | Hospital | $6,170negotiated | 0.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea | Hospital | $6,170negotiated | 0.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| HonorHealth John C. Lincoln (Phoenix) | Hospital | $6,170negotiated | 0.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| HonorHealth Four Peaks (Mesa) | Hospital | $6,237negotiated | 0.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| HonorHealth Florence | Hospital | $6,237negotiated | 0.5× | — |
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center (Sun City) | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital (Willcox) | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale) | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center (Yuma) | Hospital | $9,174negotiated | 0.7× | hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix) | Hospital | $9,814negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center (San Tan Valley) | Hospital | $9,814negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Desert Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $9,814negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Tucson Medical Center | Hospital | $13,428negotiated | 1.0× | hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| HonorHealth Tempe | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing (Phoenix) | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Hospital | $13,714negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) | Hospital | $13,714negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Canyon Vista Medical Center (Sierra Vista) | Hospital | $14,510negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Valleywise Health Medical Center | Hospital | $15,755cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Hospital | $16,210negotiated | 1.3× | — |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center (Lake Havasu City) | Hospital | $20,493cash | 1.6× | hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) gross charge | Hospital | $35,162cash | 2.7× | hip/knee complications 3.8% |
What should 22551 cost in Arizona?
For Anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level (CPT 22551) in Arizona, a fair self-pay price is around $9,494, with hospitals ranging from $6,237 to $13,707 across 29 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $12,867, the floor to negotiate toward. 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 Arizona?
A fair self-pay price for Anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level (CPT 22551) in Arizona is around $9,494, with hospital prices ranging from $6,237 to $13,707 across 29 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.