Lumbar fusion cost in Lima, OH — inpatient
In Lima, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for lumbar spinal fusion (posterior), one level as an inpatient: from $15,472.80 to $15,472.80, with a median of $15,472.80. Across Ohio, the median is $7,199.10 at 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Memorial Health System Lima, OH · (419) 998-4731 Lumbar Spine Fusion | $15,472.80 | $17,192.00 | — | 10% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $15,472.80, median $15,472.80, highest $15,472.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $57,528.71 — 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.