Surgery
Lower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 level cost in Texas
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 Texas
From 35 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $8,314 (most listed prices $1,669–$43,462).
Cheapest in Texas
- $438
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: BMC Baytown Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Nacogdoches Memorial HospitalLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$857
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,615
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chambers Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - North Central Surgical CenterLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$1,894
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: North Central Surgical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort WorthLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$2,531
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort Wort price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center UptownLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$2,646
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Uptown price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las ColinasLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$3,236
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,255Source: Titus Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - ArlingtonLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$3,310
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Trophy ClubLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$3,411
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Trophy Club price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine and Joint HospitalLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$3,599
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine and Joint Hospita price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Texas Scottish Rite for Children Dallas CampusLower back spinal fusion from the back (PLIF), 1 levelFacility fee only$5,149
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Texas Scottish Rite for Children Dallas Campus 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.