How much does Lumbar spinal fusion, posterior, 1 level cost in Southern Arizona?
CPT 22612 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Southern Arizona.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital (Willcox) lowest | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.5× | — |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center (Yuma) | Hospital | $11,821negotiated | 0.6× | hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Canyon Vista Medical Center (Sierra Vista) | Hospital | $20,739negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.1% |
What should 22612 cost in Southern Arizona?
For Lumbar spinal fusion, posterior, 1 level (CPT 22612) in Southern Arizona, a fair self-pay price is around $11,821, with hospitals ranging from $8,928 to $20,739 across 3 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $18,390, 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 Lumbar spinal fusion, posterior, 1 level cost in Southern Arizona?
A fair self-pay price for Lumbar spinal fusion, posterior, 1 level (CPT 22612) in Southern Arizona is around $11,821, with hospital prices ranging from $8,928 to $20,739 across 3 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 22612?
Medicare pays about $18,390 for Lumbar spinal fusion, posterior, 1 level (CPT 22612). 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 spinal fusion, posterior, 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.