Inpatient stays
Multi-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complications cost in Massachusetts
Multi-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complications 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 Massachusetts
From 11 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Massachusetts.
Nationwide typical: $93,181 (most listed prices $46,820–$221,128).
Cheapest in Massachusetts
- Charlton Memorial HospitalMulti-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complicationsHospital stay only$49,809
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Source: Charlton Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Brigham and Women’s Faulkner HospitalMulti-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complicationsHospital stay only$61,889
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Source: Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Tufts Medical CenterMulti-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complicationsHospital stay only$63,063
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Source: Tufts Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Melrose-Wakefield Hospital CampusMulti-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complicationsHospital stay only$74,478
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Source: Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lowell General HospitalMulti-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complicationsHospital stay only$81,227
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Source: Lowell General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Luke's HospitalMulti-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complicationsHospital stay only$88,832
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Source: St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Newton Wellesley HospitalMulti-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complicationsHospital stay only$95,127
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Source: Newton Wellesley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Brigham and Women's HospitalMulti-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complicationsHospital stay only$128,210
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Source: Brigham and Women's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Brigham and Women’s HospitalMulti-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complicationsHospital stay only$128,210
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- Massachusetts General HospitalMulti-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complicationsHospital stay only$166,229
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Source: Massachusetts General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UMass Memorial Medical Center University CampusMulti-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck, with complicationsHospital stay only$218,211
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus 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.