Lumbar fusion cost in Tucson, AZ
In Tucson, AZ, 1 hospital lists a cash price for lumbar spinal fusion (posterior), one level: from $47,511.44 to $47,511.44, with a median of $47,511.44. Across Arizona, the median is $21,516.53 at 3 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 22612, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Hospital Tucson, AZ LUMBAR SPINE FUSION | $47,511.44 | $197,964.35 | $1,507.80–$178,167.92 | 76% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $47,511.44, median $47,511.44, highest $47,511.44.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.