Surgery
Lower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 level cost in California
Lower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 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 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $5,026 (most listed prices $1,072–$22,741).
Cheapest in California
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncLower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 levelFacility fee only$395
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Marina HospitalLower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 levelFacility fee only$656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Joaquin Community HospitalLower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 levelFacility fee only$846
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 levelFacility fee only$937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sonora Community HospitalLower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 levelFacility fee only$959
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health TulareLower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 levelFacility fee only$1,072
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hanford Community HospitalLower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 levelFacility fee only$1,072
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Reedley Community HospitalLower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 levelFacility fee only$1,072
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ukiah Adventist HospitalLower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 levelFacility fee only$1,128
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Huntington HospitalLower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 levelFacility fee only$1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiLower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 levelFacility fee only$1,523
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterLower back spinal fusion, side approach (lateral extracavitary), 1 levelFacility fee only$1,590
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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.