How much does lumbar spinal fusion, posterior, 1 level cost in tampa?
CPT 22612 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for tampa.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Largo Hospital lowest | Hospital | $7,480negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| HCA Florida Northside Hospital (St. Petersburg) | Hospital | $7,480negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital (Hudson) | Hospital | $8,403negotiated | 0.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| HCA Florida Brandon Hospital | Hospital | $8,403negotiated | 0.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital | Hospital | $8,403negotiated | 0.5× | ★★★★★ |
| HCA Florida Trinity Hospital | Hospital | $8,403negotiated | 0.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| AdventHealth Tampa | Hospital | $19,317negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| AdventHealth Wesley Chapel | Hospital | $19,409negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| Tampa General Hospital (Tampa) | Hospital | $19,409negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| BayCare Mease Countryside Hospital (Safety Harbor) | Hospital | $19,866negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| BayCare Morton Plant Hospital (Clearwater) | Hospital | $20,306negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| BayCare St. Anthony's Hospital (St. Petersburg) | Hospital | $20,306negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| BayCare St. Joseph's Hospital (Tampa) | Hospital | $20,306negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital (St. Petersburg) | Hospital | $20,343negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
What should 22612 cost in tampa?
For lumbar spinal fusion, posterior, 1 level (CPT 22612) in tampa, a fair self-pay price is around $19,363, with hospitals ranging from $8,403 to $20,306 across 14 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 spinal fusion, posterior, 1 level cost in tampa?
A fair self-pay price for lumbar spinal fusion, posterior, 1 level (CPT 22612) in tampa is around $19,363, with hospital prices ranging from $8,403 to $20,306 across 14 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.