How much does multi-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC cost in shenandoah-valley?
CPT 448 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for shenandoah-valley.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Health (Fishersville) lowest | Hospital | $32,390negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.3% |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center (Harrisonburg) | Hospital | $33,214negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.9% |
What should 448 cost in shenandoah-valley?
For multi-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC (CPT 448) in shenandoah-valley, a fair self-pay price is around $32,802, with hospitals ranging from $32,390 to $33,214 across 2 facilities. 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 shenandoah-valley?
A fair self-pay price for multi-level spinal fusion except cervical, inpatient, w/o MCC (CPT 448) in shenandoah-valley is around $32,802, with hospital prices ranging from $32,390 to $33,214 across 2 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
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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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.