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Rods and Screws Spanning Many Spinal Levels

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 22844

Attaches rods anchored by screws or hooks to the back of the spine across a long stretch of vertebrae, holding them in position while a fusion heals. This is the version used when a large number of spinal bones are linked together, as in major deformity surgery. It is billed in addition to the fusion itself.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $3,890 · 10th–90th $955$15,4880%10%10th90th$3,890Professionalmedian $1,445 · 10th–90th $794$3,9810%20%10th90th$1,445$0.0$0.2$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$10,471.29
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,884.03
Median
$9,549.93
Typical High
$19,498.45
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$12,302.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$5,011.87