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Single-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck cost in California
Single-level front and back spinal fusion, not neck 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 15 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $62,569 (most listed prices $27,507–$145,270).
Cheapest in California
- $19,921
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Glendora Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22,135
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Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceSingle-level front and back spinal fusion, not neckHospital stay only$30,852
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Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $31,979
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Source: Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $43,913
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Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $51,824
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Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $99,139
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Source: County of Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026 - Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for HealthcareSingle-level front and back spinal fusion, not neckHospital stay only$105,481
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- $105,482
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Source: Scripps Green Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $105,937
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Source: Saint Agnes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Scripps Mercy Hospital San DiegoSingle-level front and back spinal fusion, not neckHospital stay only$108,216
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaSingle-level front and back spinal fusion, not neckHospital stay only$120,309
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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.