Surgery
Lower back spinal fusion from the back, one level cost in Kentucky
Lower back spinal fusion from the back, one level usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Kentucky
From 12 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $9,882 (most listed prices $1,671–$36,020).
Cheapest in Kentucky
- CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph EastLower back spinal fusion from the back, one levelFacility fee only$1,142
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph HospitalLower back spinal fusion from the back, one levelFacility fee only$1,339
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,424
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Claire Medical Center Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph LondonLower back spinal fusion from the back, one levelFacility fee only$1,926
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, IncLower back spinal fusion from the back, one levelDoctor fee only$1,995Source: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $3,308Source: Deaconess Union County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $3,308Source: Henderson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $5,112
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $7,234
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $11,485
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UK Chandler Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13,075
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $23,455
Doctor fees are billed separately.
See all prices for Lower back spinal fusion from the back, one level
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.