Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo lumbar spinal fusion surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area.
The costs for lumbar spinal fusion includes facility, physician and anesthesia fees. Here are the average prices for lumbar spinal fusion in 30 of the most populous cities in the U.S., based on data from the Census:
Indianapolis: 98,003
Columbus, Ohio: 88,145
Seattle: 85,612
Charlotte, N.C.: 83,387
Denver: 77,193
Milwaukee: 76,313
Fort Worth, Texas: 76,220
Dallas: 76,220
San Diego: 75,855
Jacksonville, Fla.: 70,638
San Jose, Calif.: 70,001
San Francisco: 70,001
New York City: 68,374
Portland, Ore.: 66,670
Detroit: 64,870
Austin, Texas: 64,373
Chicago: 61,925
Los Angeles: 60,598
Nashville, Tenn.: 59,321
El Paso, Texas: 56,131
Washington, D.C.: 55,706
Oklahoma City: 54,740
Philadelphia: 54,674
Louisville, Ky.: 54,428
Phoenix: 53,719
Houston: 52,326
San Antonio: 49,374
Boston: 49,229
Las Vegas: 44,700
Memphis, Tenn.: 43,770