Spinal Fusion Cost with Medicare (2026)
Surgical procedure joining two or more vertebrae to stabilize the spine.
$50,000
National Avg Cost
$40,000
Medicare Pays
$10,000
Patient Pays
Hospital
Category
Spinal Fusion Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $62,437 | $49,950 | $12,487 |
| 2 | Tennessee | $62,210 | $49,768 | $12,442 |
| 3 | New York | $62,046 | $49,636 | $12,409 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $62,020 | $49,616 | $12,404 |
| 5 | Ohio | $61,567 | $49,253 | $12,313 |
| 6 | Delaware | $61,165 | $48,932 | $12,233 |
| 7 | Utah | $61,054 | $48,843 | $12,211 |
| 8 | Vermont | $60,848 | $48,678 | $12,170 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $60,647 | $48,518 | $12,129 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $59,748 | $47,798 | $11,950 |
| 11 | Alabama | $59,446 | $47,557 | $11,889 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $58,920 | $47,136 | $11,784 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $57,744 | $46,195 | $11,549 |
| 14 | Colorado | $57,649 | $46,119 | $11,530 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $57,089 | $45,671 | $11,418 |
| 16 | Virginia | $56,745 | $45,396 | $11,349 |
| 17 | Indiana | $56,577 | $45,261 | $11,315 |
| 18 | California | $56,527 | $45,222 | $11,305 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $56,319 | $45,056 | $11,264 |
| 20 | Oregon | $55,866 | $44,693 | $11,173 |
| 21 | Nevada | $54,252 | $43,402 | $10,850 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $54,044 | $43,235 | $10,809 |
| 23 | Florida | $52,776 | $42,221 | $10,555 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $52,688 | $42,150 | $10,538 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $52,647 | $42,117 | $10,529 |
| 26 | Iowa | $52,101 | $41,681 | $10,420 |
| 27 | Idaho | $50,557 | $40,446 | $10,111 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $49,723 | $39,778 | $9,945 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $49,046 | $39,237 | $9,809 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $48,597 | $38,878 | $9,719 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $48,368 | $38,694 | $9,674 |
| 32 | Kansas | $48,359 | $38,687 | $9,672 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $48,232 | $38,586 | $9,646 |
| 34 | Montana | $48,076 | $38,461 | $9,615 |
| 35 | Texas | $47,062 | $37,649 | $9,412 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $46,737 | $37,389 | $9,347 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $46,234 | $36,987 | $9,247 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $46,199 | $36,959 | $9,240 |
| 39 | Illinois | $44,125 | $35,300 | $8,825 |
| 40 | Arizona | $43,408 | $34,727 | $8,682 |
| 41 | Michigan | $42,324 | $33,860 | $8,465 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $41,791 | $33,433 | $8,358 |
| 43 | Pennsylvania | $40,978 | $32,782 | $8,196 |
| 44 | Missouri | $40,918 | $32,734 | $8,184 |
| 45 | Alaska | $40,907 | $32,726 | $8,181 |
| 46 | Georgia | $40,394 | $32,315 | $8,079 |
| 47 | Maryland | $38,882 | $31,106 | $7,776 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $38,484 | $30,787 | $7,697 |
| 49 | Washington | $37,681 | $30,145 | $7,536 |
| 50 | North Carolina | $37,530 | $30,024 | $7,506 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Spinal Fusion cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Spinal Fusion is $50,000. Medicare typically pays $40,000, leaving a patient responsibility of $10,000.
Does Medicare cover Spinal Fusion?
Yes, Medicare covers Spinal Fusion. The average Medicare payment is $40,000 out of a total cost of $50,000.
What category is Spinal Fusion?
Spinal Fusion is classified as a hospital procedure.