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Interspinous Spacer, Additional Lower-Back Level

California rates for HCPCS 0172T

A further spacer is placed between the bony bumps at the back of the lower spine at an additional level, during the same operation. It holds that level slightly apart so squeezed nerves have more room. It is billed in addition to the main procedure.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Interspinous Spacer, Additional Lower-Back Level cost?

$12,023

Typical facility fee. In California, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $12,023 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $7,586 to $15,488.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $12,023 · 10th to 90th $6,457 to $21,380Professionalmedian $631 · 10th to 90th $141 to $832
$100$500$2K$10Kfacility $12,023professional $631

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6,456.54
Median
$12,022.64
Typical High
$21,379.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$177.83
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$831.76

Where California sits

The same service costs 1174.9 times more in Kentucky than in Washington. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

California· 2nd of 21

$12,023

KY $70,795WA $60.26

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.