How much does lumbar interbody + posterior fusion (TLIF/PLIF), 1 level cost in richmond?
CPT 22633 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for richmond.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Medical Center (Richmond) lowest | Hospital | $18,262negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Forest campus (Richmond) | Hospital | $51,958negotiated | 2.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.3% |
| Parham Doctors' Hospital — ortho/spine-focused campus (Richmond) | Hospital | $51,958negotiated | 2.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.3% |
| Retreat Doctors' Hospital (Richmond) | Hospital | $51,958negotiated | 2.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.3% |
| TriCities Hospital, formerly John Randolph Medical Center (Hopewell) | Hospital | $54,910negotiated | 3.0× | ★★★★★ |
| Chippenham Hospital, CJW Medical Center (Richmond) | Hospital | $69,949negotiated | 3.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.4% |
| Johnston-Willis Hospital, CJW Medical Center (Richmond) | Hospital | $69,949negotiated | 3.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.4% |
| Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center (Mechanicsville) | Hospital | $103,617cash | 5.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Richmond) gross charge | Hospital | $179,178cash | 9.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.8% |
What should 22633 cost in richmond?
For lumbar interbody + posterior fusion (TLIF/PLIF), 1 level (CPT 22633) in richmond, a fair self-pay price is around $53,434, with hospitals ranging from $51,958 to $86,783 across 9 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 richmond?
A fair self-pay price for lumbar interbody + posterior fusion (TLIF/PLIF), 1 level (CPT 22633) in richmond is around $53,434, with hospital prices ranging from $51,958 to $86,783 across 9 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.