This surgery involves fusing, or joining, two or more cervical vertebrae, the bones that make up the upper part of the spine.
The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.
$ 41,453
41,473
Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.
Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.
This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your neck pain
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$ 306
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NA
MRI of neck (cervical spine)
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$ 1,000
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NA
Surgery that joins, or fuses, two or more cervical vertebrae
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$ 39,438
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NA
An exercise program guided by a professional who understands the special needs of people recovering from back surgery
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$ 480
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NA
Two follow up office visits after you have left the hospital
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$ 229
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NA
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$ 41,453
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
You will be asleep and feel no pain (general anesthesia).
The doctor will make a surgical cut (incision) to view the spine. Other surgery, such as a diskectomy, laminectomy, or a foraminotomy, is almost always done first. Spinal fusion may be done: The surgeon will use a graft (such as bone) to hold (or fuse) the bones together permanently. There are several ways of fusing vertebrae together: The surgeon may get the bone graft from different places: The vertebrae may also fixed together with rods, screws, plates, or cages. They are used to keep the vertebrae from moving until the bone grafts are fully healed. Surgery can take 3 to 4 hours.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This test uses magnets and radio waves to make detailed images of the cervical spine (neck).
This relates to a history, physical exam, and treatment of neck pain by a healthcare provider.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the nervous system.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the bones, muscles and joints.
These are exercises to help to increase strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This is the use of lifting, pulling, and bending to improve daily functioning. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This is hands-on treatments provided by a physical therapist. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
These are exercises to improve movement, balance, coordination, and posture. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This x-ray creates several different images of the bones in the neck (cervical vertebrae).