How much does Anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level cost in richmond?
CPT 22551 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for richmond.
What should 22551 cost in richmond?
For Anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level (CPT 22551) in richmond, hospital prices vary widely — compare each facility above. Medicare's benchmark rate is $242, 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 richmond?
Hospital prices for Anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), 1 level (CPT 22551) in richmond vary widely. Compare each facility's published rate above and use the Medicare benchmark as your negotiation floor.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 22551?
Medicare pays about $242 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.