Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in California (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
The average spinal fusion cost in California is $11,059 without insurance across 97 reporting hospitals. Published list prices in California range from $0 to $197,772. For example, among hospitals in our comparison table, RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER (LOS ANGELES) lists about $0 while BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE) lists about $138,440. Ambulatory surgery centers in California often publish lower cash rates than hospital outpatient departments for the same CPT code when clinically appropriate.
Spinal Fusion Surgery costs $11,059 on average without insurance in California, based on actual CMS data from 97 hospitals. Prices range from $0 to $197,772 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
97 hospitals in California report pricing for spinal fusion surgery. The average cash price is $11,059.
97
in California
$20,013
gross charge
$11,059
45% below list price
$0 – $197,772
19777200.0x spread
Hospital Prices in California
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER Government - State | LOS ANGELES | $0 | $0 | $0 – $62,846 | 4.4/10 | |
| RESNICK NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AT UCLA Government - State | LOS ANGELES | $0 | $0 | $0 – $13,555 | 4.4/10 | |
| SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA MONICA | $0 | $0 | $0 – $62,846 | 4.4/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA Voluntary non-profit - Church | SONORA | $5,308 | $902-83% | $239 – $4,777 | 2.2/10 | |
| GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | GLENDALE | $6,637 | $996-85% | $524 – $34,899 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH VALLEJO Voluntary non-profit - Private | VALLEJO | $6,653 | $998-85% | $100 – $5,988 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH ST HELENA Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAINT HELENA | $6,653 | $998-85% | $100 – $5,988 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE Voluntary non-profit - Private | TULARE | $6,068 | $1,153-81% | $825 – $3,612 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL MONTEBELLO Voluntary non-profit - Private | MONTEBELLO | $6,503 | $1,171-82% | $75 – $5,397 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | LOS ANGELES | $6,503 | $1,171-82% | $75 – $5,397 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH UKIAH VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | UKIAH | $6,068 | $1,214-80% | $66 – $5,461 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TEHACHAPI VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | TEHACHAPI | $6,068 | $1,638-73% | $100 – $4,102 | 2.2/10 | |
| HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review) | PASADENA | $2,662 | $1,730-35% | $6,882 – $22,959 | 6.8/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH HOWARD MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WILLITS | $7,078 | $2,123-70% | $1,593 – $7,078 | 2.2/10 | |
| MAMMOTH HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | MAMMOTH LAKES | $5,522 | $3,865-30% | $3,865 – $5,246 | 1.6/10 | |
| KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | VISALIA | $4,917 | $4,917 | $1,721 – $23,600 | 5.5/10 | |
| NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | FAIRFIELD | $5,100 | $5,100 | — | 4.4/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WOODLAND HILLS Voluntary non-profit - Private | WOODLAND HILLS | $16,220 | $8,434-48% | $18,243 – $22,347 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - BALDWIN PARK Voluntary non-profit - Other | BALDWIN PARK | $16,220 | $8,434-48% | $18,243 – $22,347 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH BAY Voluntary non-profit - Other | HARBOR CITY | $16,220 | $8,434-48% | $18,243 – $22,347 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WEST LA Voluntary non-profit - Private | LOS ANGELES | $16,220 | $8,434-48% | $18,243 – $22,347 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - LOS ANGELES Voluntary non-profit - Other | LOS ANGELES | $16,220 | $8,434-48% | $18,243 – $22,347 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE Voluntary non-profit - Private | RIVERSIDE | $16,220 | $8,434-48% | $18,243 – $22,347 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN MARCOS Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN MARCOS | $17,463 | $9,081-48% | $17,773 – $50,996 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-MORENO VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Other | MORENO VALLEY | $17,463 | $9,081-48% | $17,773 – $50,996 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - PANORAMA CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | PANORAMA CITY | $17,463 | $9,081-48% | $17,773 – $50,996 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM Voluntary non-profit - Private | ANAHEIM | $17,463 | $9,081-48% | $17,773 – $50,996 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - DOWNEY Voluntary non-profit - Other | DOWNEY | $17,463 | $9,081-48% | $17,773 – $50,996 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN DIEGO | $17,463 | $9,081-48% | $17,773 – $50,996 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL FONTANA/ONTARIO Voluntary non-profit - Private | FONTANA | $17,463 | $9,081-48% | $17,773 – $50,996 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT Voluntary non-profit - Private | FREMONT | $25,895 | $13,206-49% | $21,745 – $64,945 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA CLARA | $25,895 | $13,206-49% | $21,745 – $64,945 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN RAFAEL | $25,895 | $13,206-49% | $21,745 – $64,945 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSP SO SACRAMENTO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | $25,895 | $13,206-49% | $21,745 – $64,945 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER PERMANENTE PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY-SANT Proprietary | SANTA CLARA | $25,895 | $13,206-49% | $21,745 – $64,945 | 0/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - VACAVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private | VACAVILLE | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL MANTECA Voluntary non-profit - Private | MANTECA | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN LEANDRO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN LEANDRO | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN FRANCISCO | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SACRAMENTO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ROSEVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROSEVILLE | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | REDWOOD CITY | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SAN JOSE Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN JOSE | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA ROSA Voluntary non-profit - Other | SANTA ROSA | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND Voluntary non-profit - Private | OAKLAND | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FRESNO Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRESNO | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH Voluntary non-profit - Private | ANTIOCH | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | VALLEJO | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK Voluntary non-profit - Private | WALNUT CREEK | $27,450 | $14,000-49% | $22,222 – $69,590 | 4.8/10 | |
| CEDAR-SINAI MARINA DEL REY HOSPITAL Proprietary | MARINA DEL REY | $28,381 | $18,448-35% | $9,116 – $12,994 | 7.9/10 | |
| BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | $197,772 | $138,440-30% | $35,042 – $39,598 | 2.2/10 | |
| LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SYLMAR | $6,017 | N/A | $435 – $38,852 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAC/RANCHO LOS AMIGOS NATIONAL REHABILITATION CTR Government - Local | DOWNEY | $6,017 | N/A | $469 – $43,169 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAC/HARBOR-UCLA MED CENTER Government - Local | TORRANCE | N/A | N/A | $435 – $38,852 | 7.1/10 | |
| EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | TURLOCK | N/A | N/A | $1,545 – $46,569 | 0.1/10 | |
| UCSF MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SAN FRANCISCO | N/A | N/A | $17,654 – $79,385 | 4.4/10 | |
| JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | INDIO | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| EAST LOS ANGELES DOCTORS HOSPITAL Proprietary | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $1,545 – $46,569 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | MODESTO | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | POMONA | N/A | N/A | $6,505 – $12,912 | 3.4/10 | |
| PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | PALMDALE | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $12,198 | 3.1/10 | |
| NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | NORTHRIDGE | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $29,208 | 4.4/10 | |
| MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | LAKE ARROWHEAD | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $21,898 | 3.7/10 | |
| MERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CARMICHAEL | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $169,611 | 4/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING Voluntary non-profit - Private | REDDING | N/A | N/A | $2,409 – $97,694 | 4/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OF MT SHASTA Voluntary non-profit - Other | MOUNT SHASTA | N/A | N/A | $2,060 – $95,740 | 4/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MERCED | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $270,677 | 4/10 | |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF HUNTINGTON PARK Proprietary | HUNTINGTON PARK | N/A | N/A | $1,545 – $46,569 | 0.1/10 | |
| COAST PLAZA HOSPITAL Proprietary | NORWALK | N/A | N/A | $1,545 – $55,371 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HOSPITAL - BAKERSFIELD Standalone (Needs Review) | BAKERSFIELD | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $254,436 | 4/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENA Proprietary | GARDENA | N/A | N/A | $1,545 – $46,569 | 3.6/10 | |
| MARK TWAIN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SAN ANDREAS | N/A | N/A | $553 – $1,609 | 4.4/10 | |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $1,487 – $30,376 | 3.5/10 | |
| MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | SANTA MARIA | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $247,120 | 4/10 | |
| CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | CORONA | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $12,198 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOMINICAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA CRUZ | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $169,611 | 6.9/10 | |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Proprietary | SAN JOSE | N/A | N/A | $70 – $47,550 | 7.7/10 | |
| SAN RAMON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | SAN RAMON | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 3.1/10 | |
| FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN LUIS OBISPO | N/A | N/A | $27 – $23,366 | 0.1/10 | |
| HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | JOSHUA TREE | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 4.1/10 | |
| CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER LA Voluntary non-profit - Other | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $1,363 – $29,208 | 6.9/10 | |
| BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BAKERSFIELD | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $270,677 | 6.9/10 | |
| ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | COLTON | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $32,713 | 6.3/10 | |
| UCSF HEALTH SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN FRANCISCO | N/A | N/A | $60 – $88,574 | 4.4/10 | |
| LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $55,800 | 4.3/10 | |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD Proprietary | HOLLYWOOD | N/A | N/A | $6 – $55,800 | 4.3/10 | |
| UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN FRANCISCO | N/A | N/A | $60 – $88,574 | 4.4/10 | |
| WOODLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | WOODLAND | N/A | N/A | $11 – $26,958 | 4.4/10 | |
| FRESNO SURGICAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | FRESNO | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $27,965 | 5.5/10 | |
| DAMERON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | STOCKTON | N/A | N/A | $1,894 – $44,885 | 4.2/10 | |
| FOOTHILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | TUSTIN | N/A | N/A | $1,515 – $59,277 | 3.8/10 | |
| MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | N/A | N/A | $35 – $36,250 | 4/10 | |
| MERCY HOSPITAL OF FOLSOM Voluntary non-profit - Private | FOLSOM | N/A | N/A | $11 – $26,891 | 4/10 | |
| MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | ARCATA | N/A | N/A | $23,366 – $81,757 | 4.6/10 | |
| SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA BARBARA | N/A | N/A | $22,899 – $26,404 | 1.8/10 | |
| VALLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MADERA | N/A | N/A | $1,366 – $23,392 | 5.6/10 |
LOS ANGELES, CA · Government - State
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$0 – $62,846
LOS ANGELES, CA · Government - State
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$0 – $13,555
SANTA MONICA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$0 – $62,846
SONORA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$5,308
Cash Price
$902-83%
Negotiated Range
$239 – $4,777
GLENDALE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,637
Cash Price
$996-85%
Negotiated Range
$524 – $34,899
VALLEJO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,653
Cash Price
$998-85%
Negotiated Range
$100 – $5,988
SAINT HELENA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,653
Cash Price
$998-85%
Negotiated Range
$100 – $5,988
TULARE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,068
Cash Price
$1,153-81%
Negotiated Range
$825 – $3,612
MONTEBELLO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,503
Cash Price
$1,171-82%
Negotiated Range
$75 – $5,397
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$6,503
Cash Price
$1,171-82%
Negotiated Range
$75 – $5,397
UKIAH, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,068
Cash Price
$1,214-80%
Negotiated Range
$66 – $5,461
TEHACHAPI, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,068
Cash Price
$1,638-73%
Negotiated Range
$100 – $4,102
PASADENA, CA · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
$2,662
Cash Price
$1,730-35%
Negotiated Range
$6,882 – $22,959
WILLITS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,078
Cash Price
$2,123-70%
Negotiated Range
$1,593 – $7,078
MAMMOTH LAKES, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$5,522
Cash Price
$3,865-30%
Negotiated Range
$3,865 – $5,246
VISALIA, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,917
Cash Price
$4,917
Negotiated Range
$1,721 – $23,600
FAIRFIELD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,100
Cash Price
$5,100
WOODLAND HILLS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$16,220
Cash Price
$8,434-48%
Negotiated Range
$18,243 – $22,347
BALDWIN PARK, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$16,220
Cash Price
$8,434-48%
Negotiated Range
$18,243 – $22,347
HARBOR CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$16,220
Cash Price
$8,434-48%
Negotiated Range
$18,243 – $22,347
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$16,220
Cash Price
$8,434-48%
Negotiated Range
$18,243 – $22,347
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$16,220
Cash Price
$8,434-48%
Negotiated Range
$18,243 – $22,347
RIVERSIDE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$16,220
Cash Price
$8,434-48%
Negotiated Range
$18,243 – $22,347
SAN MARCOS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$17,463
Cash Price
$9,081-48%
Negotiated Range
$17,773 – $50,996
MORENO VALLEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$17,463
Cash Price
$9,081-48%
Negotiated Range
$17,773 – $50,996
PANORAMA CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$17,463
Cash Price
$9,081-48%
Negotiated Range
$17,773 – $50,996
ANAHEIM, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$17,463
Cash Price
$9,081-48%
Negotiated Range
$17,773 – $50,996
DOWNEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$17,463
Cash Price
$9,081-48%
Negotiated Range
$17,773 – $50,996
SAN DIEGO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$17,463
Cash Price
$9,081-48%
Negotiated Range
$17,773 – $50,996
FONTANA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$17,463
Cash Price
$9,081-48%
Negotiated Range
$17,773 – $50,996
FREMONT, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$25,895
Cash Price
$13,206-49%
Negotiated Range
$21,745 – $64,945
SANTA CLARA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$25,895
Cash Price
$13,206-49%
Negotiated Range
$21,745 – $64,945
SAN RAFAEL, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$25,895
Cash Price
$13,206-49%
Negotiated Range
$21,745 – $64,945
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$25,895
Cash Price
$13,206-49%
Negotiated Range
$21,745 – $64,945
SANTA CLARA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$25,895
Cash Price
$13,206-49%
Negotiated Range
$21,745 – $64,945
VACAVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
MANTECA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
SAN LEANDRO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
ROSEVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
REDWOOD CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
SAN JOSE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
SANTA ROSA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
OAKLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
FRESNO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
ANTIOCH, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
VALLEJO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
WALNUT CREEK, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,450
Cash Price
$14,000-49%
Negotiated Range
$22,222 – $69,590
MARINA DEL REY, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$28,381
Cash Price
$18,448-35%
Negotiated Range
$9,116 – $12,994
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$197,772
Cash Price
$138,440-30%
Negotiated Range
$35,042 – $39,598
SYLMAR, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$6,017
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$435 – $38,852
DOWNEY, CA · Government - Local
List Price
$6,017
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$469 – $43,169
TORRANCE, CA · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$435 – $38,852
TURLOCK, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,545 – $46,569
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,654 – $79,385
INDIO, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,545 – $46,569
MODESTO, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
POMONA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,505 – $12,912
PALMDALE, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $12,198
NORTHRIDGE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $29,208
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $21,898
CARMICHAEL, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $169,611
REDDING, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,409 – $97,694
MOUNT SHASTA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,060 – $95,740
MERCED, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $270,677
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,545 – $46,569
NORWALK, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,545 – $55,371
BAKERSFIELD, CA · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $254,436
GARDENA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,545 – $46,569
SAN ANDREAS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$553 – $1,609
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,487 – $30,376
SANTA MARIA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $247,120
CORONA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $12,198
SANTA CRUZ, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $169,611
SAN JOSE, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$70 – $47,550
SAN RAMON, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$27 – $23,366
JOSHUA TREE, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,363 – $29,208
BAKERSFIELD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $270,677
COLTON, CA · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $32,713
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$60 – $88,574
LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $55,800
HOLLYWOOD, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6 – $55,800
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$60 – $88,574
WOODLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11 – $26,958
FRESNO, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $27,965
STOCKTON, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,894 – $44,885
TUSTIN, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $59,277
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$35 – $36,250
FOLSOM, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11 – $26,891
ARCATA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$23,366 – $81,757
SANTA BARBARA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$22,899 – $26,404
MADERA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,366 – $23,392
Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost by City in California
Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Other States
What Affects Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in California
Hospital charges for spinal fusion surgery in California vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For spinal fusion surgery in California, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.
Based on data from 97 hospitals in California, spinal fusion surgery prices range from $0 to $197,772 — a 197772.0x 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 California
Spinal fusion surgery in California 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 California
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access spinal fusion surgery at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in California offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In California, the average cash price for spinal fusion surgery is $11,059, which is 45% lower than the average list price of $20,013. 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.