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Rods and Screws Spanning Many Spinal Levels

Texas 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 $1,905 · 10th–90th $575$6,0260%5%10%10th90th$1,905$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$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
$537.03
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$6,918.31
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$4,365.16
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$891.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$1,548.82
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,011.87
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$6,025.60
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$602.56
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$2,238.72
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$2,238.72
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$3,630.78