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Fusion of an Additional Neck Disc Level, Front Approach

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 22552

Covers one more disc level treated during a fusion done through the front of the neck: the worn disc is removed, bone spurs and material pressing on the spinal cord or nerve roots are cleared away, and a spacer is set in so the neighbouring bones grow together. It is billed in addition to the main operation for each further level treated in the same surgery.

Facilitymedian $1,585 · 10th–90th $661$4,0740%10%10th90th$1,585Professionalmedian $832 · 10th–90th $363$8910%20%40%10th90th$832$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample — interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$4,073.80
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$891.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$10,232.93
Typical High
$34,673.69