Spinal fusion (lumbar) at The George Washington University Hospital
900 23rd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. From the hospital's federally required price file (v3.0.0), file date January 1, 2026 — source file. Last verified by PriceCheck: July 16, 2026. MS-DRG 460.
Median commercial rate here: $185 — 99% below the Washington, DC metro median of $36,650. Compare all Washington, DC hospitals →
Commercial insurance plans
| Payer / plan | Facility rate | Rate type |
|---|---|---|
| CignaHMO (+1 same-rate plans) | $177 | negotiated rate |
| Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldHMO (+1 same-rate plans) | $185 | negotiated rate |
| AetnaManaged Care | $280 | negotiated rate |
Medicaid plans
| Payer / plan | Facility rate | Rate type |
|---|---|---|
| AmerigroupMedicaid | $3,238 | negotiated rate |
| Carefirst Blue Cross Blue ShieldMedicaid | $4,210 | negotiated rate |
Common questions
How much does spinal fusion (lumbar) cost at The George Washington University Hospital without insurance?
The George Washington University Hospital's price file lists a discounted cash (self-pay) facility rate of $239 for Spinal fusion (lumbar), against a gross charge of $597. Facility rate only — physician, anesthesia, radiology, and pathology services bill separately.
What do insurance plans pay for spinal fusion (lumbar) at The George Washington University Hospital?
The George Washington University Hospital lists 3 commercial plan rates for Spinal fusion (lumbar), from $177 (Cigna) to $280 (Aetna), with a median of $185. The Washington, DC metro median commercial rate for this procedure is $36,650.
Where do these prices come from?
Directly from the machine-readable file The George Washington University Hospital publishes under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180), file date January 1, 2026. These are price disclosures, not quotes.
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