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Vertebroplasty, Lower Back

Massachusetts rates for HCPCS 22521

Injection of bone cement through a needle into a collapsed bone in the lower back to stabilize it and relieve the pain of the fracture. It is done through the skin with imaging guidance rather than through an open incision.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,169 · 10th to 90th $1,862 to $7,762Professionalmedian $10,000 · 10th to 90th $10,000 to $10,000
$2K$5K$10Kfacility $4,169professional $10,000

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
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,862.09
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$7,762.47
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10,000.00
Median
$10,000.00
Typical High
$10,000.00
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,862.09
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$7,762.47
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10,000.00
Median
$10,000.00
Typical High
$10,000.00