Lumbar fusion cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for lumbar spinal fusion (posterior), one level as an inpatient: from $11,485.23 to $11,485.23, with a median of $11,485.23. Across Kentucky, the median is $3,307.50 at 3 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 22612, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY · (859) 257-2278 Hc Arthrodesis Posterior/Posterolateral | $11,485.23 | $28,713.08 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $11,485.23, median $11,485.23, highest $11,485.23.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $11,485.23 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A lumbar fusion joins two vertebrae in the lower back with bone graft, usually with screws and rods.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.