Surgery
Lower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 level cost in California
Lower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 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 California
From 29 hospital and 1 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $8,314 (most listed prices $1,669–$43,462).
Cheapest in California
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$367
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Joaquin Community HospitalLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$785
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glendale Adventist Medical CenterLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$844
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $890
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $995
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $995
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $995
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - White Memorial Medical CenterLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$1,013
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,047
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.