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Rod and Screw Fixation of the Spine

Delaware rates for HCPCS 22842

Metal rods are anchored to the back of the spine with screws, hooks, or wires at each level, holding the vertebrae still so a fusion can knit solidly. This version covers a span of three to six vertebrae. It is performed as part of a larger spinal operation and billed in addition to it.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,660 · 10th to 90th $501 to $7,244
$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,660

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$7,244.36
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$831.76