The average price of a lumbar spinal fusion in New York City, the largest city in the U.S., is $68,126, according to Healthcare Bluebook, a price transparency tool.
Healthcare Bluebook's average cost of a lumbar spinal fusion includes facility, physician and anesthesia fees and is calculated based on the amount health plans have paid on medical claims.
Here is the average cost of a lumbar spinal fusion in the 10 largest cities in the U.S.:
1. New York City: $68,126
2. Los Angeles: $56,371
3. Chicago: $53,713
4. Houston: $52,400
5. Phoenix: $57,564
6. Philadelphia: $59,063
7. San Antonio: $48,169
8. San Diego: $55,345
9. Dallas: $69,075
10. San Jose, Calif.: $78,809