CPT 22600 Surgery
Arthrodesis (fusion), posterior, cervical Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,187
CMS PFS CY2026
Hospital Outpatient
$17
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$13
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
21.60
Work RVU
11.25
Facility PE RVU
3.85
Malpractice RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $1,516 | $1,971 — $3,032 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $1,136 | $1,477 — $2,273 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $1,118 | $1,453 — $2,236 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $1,244 | $1,617 — $2,488 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $1,270 | $1,651 — $2,540 |
| CA — CHICO | $1,254 | $1,630 — $2,508 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $1,255 | $1,632 — $2,510 |
| CA — FRESNO | $1,254 | $1,630 — $2,508 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $1,254 | $1,630 — $2,508 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $1,339 | $1,740 — $2,677 |
| CA — MADERA | $1,254 | $1,630 — $2,508 |
| CA — MERCED | $1,254 | $1,630 — $2,508 |
| CA — MODESTO | $1,254 | $1,630 — $2,508 |
| CA — NAPA | $1,389 | $1,806 — $2,778 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $1,322 | $1,719 — $2,645 |
| CA — REDDING | $1,254 | $1,630 — $2,508 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $1,254 | $1,630 — $2,508 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $1,319 | $1,715 — $2,638 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $1,299 | $1,689 — $2,599 |
| CA — SALINAS | $1,294 | $1,683 — $2,589 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Arthrodesis (fusion), posterior, cervical cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,187. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $17. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $13.
How much does Arthrodesis (fusion), posterior, cervical cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $1,187.