Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Arizona (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Spinal Fusion Surgery costs $2,299 on average without insurance in Arizona, based on actual CMS data from 27 hospitals. Prices range from $2,779 to $73,872 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
27 hospitals in Arizona report pricing for spinal fusion surgery. The average cash price is $2,299.
27
in Arizona
$26,804
gross charge
$2,299
91% below list price
$2,779 – $73,872
26.6x spread
Hospital Prices in Arizona
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | YUMA | $2,779 | $1,806-35% | $1,474 – $24,772 | 0.1/10 | |
| YAVAPAI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PRESCOTT | $3,762 | $2,791-26% | $1,894 – $3,988 | 0.1/10 | |
| ARIZONA ORTHOPEDIC AND SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Proprietary | PHOENIX | $73,872 | N/A | $5,024 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | GILBERT | N/A | N/A | $14 – $20,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| ARIZONA SPINE AND JOINT HOSPITAL Physician | MESA | N/A | N/A | $999,999,999 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | TUCSON | N/A | N/A | $1,894 – $21,561 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER ESTRELLA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PHOENIX | N/A | N/A | $9,814 – $13,085 | 0.1/10 | |
| ABRAZO WEST CAMPUS Proprietary | GOODYEAR | N/A | N/A | $2,253 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| DIGNITY HEALTH - ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | LAVEEN | N/A | N/A | $1,894 – $20,189 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TUCSON | N/A | N/A | $2,859 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER IRONWOOD MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | QUEEN CREEK | N/A | N/A | $9,814 – $13,085 | 0.1/10 | |
| TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | TUCSON | N/A | N/A | $3,113 – $29,401 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | GLENDALE | N/A | N/A | $73 – $13,085 | 0.1/10 | |
| PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PHOENIX | N/A | N/A | $10,929 – $36,012 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CHANDLER | N/A | N/A | $1,562 – $14,438 | 0.1/10 | |
| EAST VALLEY ER & HOSPITAL Proprietary | GILBERT | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER DEL E. WEBB MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SUN CITY WEST | N/A | N/A | $3,818 – $11,504 | 0.1/10 | |
| ABRAZO CENTRAL CAMPUS Physician | PHOENIX | N/A | N/A | $2,410 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| ABRAZO ARROWHEAD HOSPITAL Proprietary | GLENDALE | N/A | N/A | $2,602 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX Voluntary non-profit - Other | PHOENIX | N/A | N/A | $3,818 – $13,085 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER BOSWELL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SUN CITY | N/A | N/A | $7,493 – $11,504 | 0.1/10 | |
| VALLEYWISE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | PHOENIX | N/A | N/A | $4,930 – $39,201 | 0.1/10 | |
| ABRAZO SCOTTSDALE CAMPUS Proprietary | PHOENIX | N/A | N/A | $1,057 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| DIGNITY HEALTH ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MESA | N/A | N/A | $1,894 – $20,189 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private | TUCSON | N/A | N/A | $8,373 – $11,504 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MESA | N/A | N/A | $9,814 – $13,085 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL Proprietary | NOGALES | N/A | N/A | $8,928 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 |
YUMA, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,779
Cash Price
$1,806-35%
Negotiated Range
$1,474 – $24,772
PRESCOTT, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,762
Cash Price
$2,791-26%
Negotiated Range
$1,894 – $3,988
PHOENIX, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
$73,872
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,024 – $999,999,999
GILBERT, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$14 – $20,091
MESA, AZ · Physician
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$999,999,999 – $999,999,999
TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,894 – $21,561
PHOENIX, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,814 – $13,085
GOODYEAR, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,253 – $999,999,999
LAVEEN, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,894 – $20,189
TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,859 – $999,999,999
QUEEN CREEK, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,814 – $13,085
TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,113 – $29,401
GLENDALE, AZ · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$73 – $13,085
PHOENIX, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$10,929 – $36,012
CHANDLER, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,562 – $14,438
GILBERT, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
SUN CITY WEST, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,818 – $11,504
PHOENIX, AZ · Physician
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,410 – $999,999,999
GLENDALE, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,602 – $999,999,999
PHOENIX, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,818 – $13,085
SUN CITY, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,493 – $11,504
PHOENIX, AZ · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,930 – $39,201
PHOENIX, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,057 – $999,999,999
MESA, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,894 – $20,189
TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,373 – $11,504
MESA, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,814 – $13,085
NOGALES, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,928 – $999,999,999
Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost by City in Arizona
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What Affects Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Arizona
If you're researching spinal fusion surgery costs in Arizona, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for spinal fusion surgery in Arizona are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
Based on data from 27 hospitals in Arizona, spinal fusion surgery prices range from $2,779 to $73,872 — a 26.6x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Arizona
Spinal fusion surgery in Arizona can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.
Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Arizona
If you're paying out of pocket for spinal fusion surgery in Arizona, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In Arizona, the average cash price for spinal fusion surgery is $2,299, which is 91% lower than the average list price of $26,804. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.