Surgery
Lower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 level cost in Iowa
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 Iowa
From 26 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $8,314 (most listed prices $1,669–$43,462).
Cheapest in Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelDoctor fee only$556Source: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- MercyOne North Iowa Medical CenterLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelDoctor fee only$556Source: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Crawford County Memorial HospitalLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$2,170
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Crawford County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IALower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$2,293
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical CenterLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$2,749
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,753
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Dallas County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical CenterLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$2,886
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical CenterLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$2,886
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Iowa Specialty Hospital BelmondLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$2,947
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond price file · checked Oct 2026 - Iowa Specialty Hospital ClarionLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$2,947
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,110
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Waverly Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - UnityPoint Health - Allen HospitalLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelDoctor fee only$3,757Source: UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Lower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 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.