AI EXPLANATION: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is an inpatient surgical procedure on the neck performed through an incision in the front of the throat. The surgeon removes a damaged, herniated, or degenerated spinal disc to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nearby nerves. To keep the spine stable, the empty space is filled with a bone graft or implant, allowing the neighboring vertebrae to gradually join into one solid bone.
Across 8 hospitals, negotiated prices for this code range from $1,432 to $83,000. Each dot below is one payer and plan's rate as published by the hospital.
$0$25k$50k$75k$100k
Brunswick Medical Center and 24-Hour Emergency Room