Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Ohio (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
The average spinal fusion cost in Ohio is $58,233 without insurance across 60 reporting hospitals. Published list prices in Ohio range from $1 to $298,320. For example, among hospitals in our comparison table, KETTERING HEALTH GREENE MEMORIAL (XENIA) lists about $0 while BUCYRUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (BUCYRUS) lists about $253,572. Ambulatory surgery centers in Ohio often publish lower cash rates than hospital outpatient departments for the same CPT code when clinically appropriate.
Spinal Fusion Surgery costs $58,233 on average without insurance in Ohio, based on actual CMS data from 60 hospitals. Prices range from $1 to $298,320 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
60 hospitals in Ohio report pricing for spinal fusion surgery. The average cash price is $58,233.
60
in Ohio
$73,774
gross charge
$58,233
21% below list price
$1 – $298,320
242536.4x spread
Hospital Prices in Ohio
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KETTERING HEALTH GREENE MEMORIAL Kettering Health | XENIA | $1 | $0-60% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| KETTERING HEALTH MAIN CAMPUS Kettering Health | KETTERING | $1 | $0-60% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| KETTERING HEALTH MIAMISBURG Voluntary non-profit - Church | MIAMISBURG | $1 | $0-60% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| KETTERING HEALTH TROY Voluntary non-profit - Private | TROY | $1 | $0-60% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| KETTERING HEALTH DAYTON Voluntary non-profit - Other | DAYTON | $1 | $0-60% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| METROHEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Other | CLEVELAND | $4,872 | $1,705-65% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| BELLEVUE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | BELLEVUE | $5,021 | $1,908-62% | $17,030 – $23,841 | 0.1/10 | |
| AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | AKRON | $6,537 | $3,922-40% | $978 – $20,084 | 0.1/10 | |
| FISHER-TITUS HOSPITAL Fisher Titus Medical Center | NORWALK | $4,815 | $4,334-10% | $80 – $45,740 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT CARMEL EAST & WEST Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLUMBUS | $4,610 | $4,985 | $75 – $4,610 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNION HOSPITAL Cleveland Clinic | DOVER | $11,525 | $7,491-35% | $950 – $18,691 | 0.1/10 | |
| AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Cleveland Clinic | AKRON | $11,525 | $7,491-35% | $902 – $45,867 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLEVELAND | $11,525 | $7,491-35% | $902 – $18,753 | 0.1/10 | |
| LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM Lima Memorial Health System | LIMA | $17,192 | $15,473-10% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| SURGICAL HOSPITAL AT SOUTHWOODS Proprietary | YOUNGSTOWN | $47,829 | $23,915-50% | $2,181 – $76,080 | 0.1/10 | |
| THE JEWISH HOSPITAL-MERCY HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | CINCINNATI | $90,566 | $54,339-40% | $26,443 – $26,972 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRIST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CINCINNATI | $113,763 | $59,822-47% | $101 – $59,822 | 0.1/10 | |
| GENESIS HOSPITAL Genesis Healthcare System | ZANESVILLE | $115,013 | $69,008-40% | $1,663 – $102,657 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT CARMEL NEW ALBANY SURGICAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | NEW ALBANY | N/A | $76,838 | $632 – $64,309 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LORAIN | $158,577 | $95,146-40% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ST ELIZABETH YOUNGSTOWN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | YOUNGSTOWN | $198,465 | $119,079-40% | $26,246 – $26,246 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S Standalone (Needs Review) | WESTERVILLE | N/A | $142,152 | $632 – $64,309 | 0.1/10 | |
| GALION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | GALION | $298,320 | $253,572-15% | $64 – $298,320 | 0.1/10 | |
| AVITA ONTARIO Voluntary non-profit - Private | ONTARIO | $298,320 | $253,572-15% | $2,638 – $298,320 | 0.1/10 | |
| BUCYRUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | BUCYRUS | $298,320 | $253,572-15% | $2,638 – $298,320 | 0.1/10 | |
| GLENBEIGH HEALTH SOURCES Proprietary | ROCK CREEK | N/A | N/A | $17,048 – $21,651 | 0.1/10 | |
| FORT HAMILTON HUGHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HAMILTON | N/A | N/A | $11,377 – $93,500 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL Cleveland Clinic | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $11,423 – $18,753 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOCTORS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | COLUMBUS | N/A | N/A | $26,735 – $38,216 | 0.1/10 | |
| EUCLID HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | EUCLID | N/A | N/A | $12,159 – $18,753 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | AVON | N/A | N/A | $11,868 – $18,753 | 0.1/10 | |
| ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRANKLIN | N/A | N/A | $16,056 – $82,096 | 0.1/10 | |
| RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $6,756 – $51,353 | 0.1/10 | |
| UHHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GENEVA Voluntary non-profit - Private | GENEVA | N/A | N/A | $6,756 – $51,353 | 0.1/10 | |
| SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM Standalone (Needs Review) | AKRON | N/A | N/A | $2,416 – $114,024 | 0.1/10 | |
| SELBY GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MARIETTA | N/A | N/A | $4,639 – $4,639 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | CONNEAUT | N/A | N/A | $6,756 – $51,353 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPPER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | TROY | N/A | N/A | $16,056 – $82,101 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAKE HEALTH BEACHWOOD MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | BEACHWOOD | N/A | N/A | $6,756 – $51,353 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS - ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | ELYRIA | N/A | N/A | $6,756 – $51,353 | 0.1/10 | |
| UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $6,756 – $51,353 | 0.1/10 | |
| TWIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | DENNISON | N/A | N/A | $34 – $28,886 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS | N/A | N/A | $7,331 – $23,015 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS | N/A | N/A | $12,670 – $18,753 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOIN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BEAVER CREEK | N/A | N/A | $11,377 – $92,115 | 0.1/10 | |
| NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TOLEDO, LLC Voluntary non-profit - Private | TOLEDO | N/A | N/A | $5,914 – $83,165 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | RAVENNA | N/A | N/A | $6,756 – $51,353 | 0.1/10 | |
| MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DAYTON | N/A | N/A | $16,056 – $80,466 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEDINA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MEDINA | N/A | N/A | $11,138 – $18,753 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GARFIELD HEIGHTS | N/A | N/A | $10,738 – $18,753 | 0.1/10 | |
| PARMA COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PARMA | N/A | N/A | $6,756 – $51,353 | 0.1/10 | |
| BETHESDA NORTH Voluntary non-profit - Church | CINCINNATI | N/A | N/A | $194 – $75,187 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER University Hospitals | ASHLAND | N/A | N/A | $6,756 – $51,353 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTER Fairfield Medical Center | LANCASTER | N/A | N/A | $13,027 – $50,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| DUBLIN METHODIST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DUBLIN | N/A | N/A | $26,163 – $38,216 | 0.1/10 | |
| GRANT MEDICAL CENTER OhioHealth | COLUMBUS | N/A | N/A | $26,163 – $38,216 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHAB Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $19,376 – $22,435 | 0.1/10 | |
| BERGER HOSPITAL Government - Local | CIRCLEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $2,564 – $26,163 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLUMBUS | N/A | N/A | $26,163 – $38,216 | 0.1/10 | |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CINCINNATI | N/A | N/A | $194 – $81,152 | 0.1/10 |
XENIA, OH · Kettering Health
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$0-60%
KETTERING, OH · Kettering Health
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$0-60%
MIAMISBURG, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$0-60%
TROY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$0-60%
DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$0-60%
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$4,872
Cash Price
$1,705-65%
BELLEVUE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$5,021
Cash Price
$1,908-62%
Negotiated Range
$17,030 – $23,841
AKRON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,537
Cash Price
$3,922-40%
Negotiated Range
$978 – $20,084
NORWALK, OH · Fisher Titus Medical Center
List Price
$4,815
Cash Price
$4,334-10%
Negotiated Range
$80 – $45,740
COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,610
Cash Price
$4,985
Negotiated Range
$75 – $4,610
DOVER, OH · Cleveland Clinic
List Price
$11,525
Cash Price
$7,491-35%
Negotiated Range
$950 – $18,691
AKRON, OH · Cleveland Clinic
List Price
$11,525
Cash Price
$7,491-35%
Negotiated Range
$902 – $45,867
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$11,525
Cash Price
$7,491-35%
Negotiated Range
$902 – $18,753
LIMA, OH · Lima Memorial Health System
List Price
$17,192
Cash Price
$15,473-10%
YOUNGSTOWN, OH · Proprietary
List Price
$47,829
Cash Price
$23,915-50%
Negotiated Range
$2,181 – $76,080
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$90,566
Cash Price
$54,339-40%
Negotiated Range
$26,443 – $26,972
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$113,763
Cash Price
$59,822-47%
Negotiated Range
$101 – $59,822
ZANESVILLE, OH · Genesis Healthcare System
List Price
$115,013
Cash Price
$69,008-40%
Negotiated Range
$1,663 – $102,657
NEW ALBANY, OH · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$76,838
Negotiated Range
$632 – $64,309
LORAIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$158,577
Cash Price
$95,146-40%
YOUNGSTOWN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$198,465
Cash Price
$119,079-40%
Negotiated Range
$26,246 – $26,246
WESTERVILLE, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$142,152
Negotiated Range
$632 – $64,309
GALION, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$298,320
Cash Price
$253,572-15%
Negotiated Range
$64 – $298,320
ONTARIO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$298,320
Cash Price
$253,572-15%
Negotiated Range
$2,638 – $298,320
BUCYRUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$298,320
Cash Price
$253,572-15%
Negotiated Range
$2,638 – $298,320
ROCK CREEK, OH · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,048 – $21,651
HAMILTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,377 – $93,500
CLEVELAND, OH · Cleveland Clinic
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,423 – $18,753
COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$26,735 – $38,216
EUCLID, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,159 – $18,753
AVON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,868 – $18,753
FRANKLIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$16,056 – $82,096
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,756 – $51,353
GENEVA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,756 – $51,353
AKRON, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,416 – $114,024
MARIETTA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,639 – $4,639
CONNEAUT, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,756 – $51,353
TROY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$16,056 – $82,101
BEACHWOOD, OH · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,756 – $51,353
ELYRIA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,756 – $51,353
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,756 – $51,353
DENNISON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$34 – $28,886
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,331 – $23,015
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,670 – $18,753
BEAVER CREEK, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,377 – $92,115
TOLEDO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,914 – $83,165
RAVENNA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,756 – $51,353
DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$16,056 – $80,466
MEDINA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,138 – $18,753
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$10,738 – $18,753
PARMA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,756 – $51,353
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$194 – $75,187
ASHLAND, OH · University Hospitals
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,756 – $51,353
LANCASTER, OH · Fairfield Medical Center
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$13,027 – $50,000
DUBLIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$26,163 – $38,216
COLUMBUS, OH · OhioHealth
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$26,163 – $38,216
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$19,376 – $22,435
CIRCLEVILLE, OH · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,564 – $26,163
COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$26,163 – $38,216
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$194 – $81,152
Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost by City in Ohio
Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Other States
What Affects Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Ohio
Hospital charges for spinal fusion surgery in Ohio vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For spinal fusion surgery in Ohio, 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 60 hospitals in Ohio, spinal fusion surgery prices range from $1 to $298,320 — a 242536.4x 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 Ohio
The setting where spinal fusion surgery is performed in Ohio significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Ohio
If you're paying out of pocket for spinal fusion surgery in Ohio, 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 Ohio, the average cash price for spinal fusion surgery is $58,233, which is 21% lower than the average list price of $73,774. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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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.