Surgery
Spine surgery with major complications cost in Massachusetts
Spine surgery with major 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 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Massachusetts.
Nationwide typical: $63,455 (most listed prices $40,043–$215,938).
Cheapest in Massachusetts
- $72,807
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Tufts Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $75,250
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $77,529
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Newton Wellesley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $112,618
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Lowell General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $168,033
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Massachusetts General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $196,719
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Salem Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $215,938
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Brigham and Women's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $215,938
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- UMass Memorial Medical Center University CampusSpine surgery with major complicationsHospital stay only$245,343
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus price file · checked Oct 2026
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.