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Spinal Fusion (Lumbar): Northwestern Memorial vs Swedish American in Chicago

Northwestern Memorial Hospital charges $207 for Spinal Fusion (Lumbar). Swedish American Hospital charges $443, a 53% gap. Both report transparency-file data within the past 2 months, with 39 and 37 payer rates. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the lower-cost option for cash payers.

Head-to-head: Spinal Fusion (Lumbar) pricing

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

$207
Cash Price for Spinal Fusion (Lumbar)
High confidence
39 payer rates

Source: Northwestern Memorial Hospital machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

Swedish American Hospital

$443
Cash Price for Spinal Fusion (Lumbar)
High confidence
37 payer rates

Source: Swedish American Hospital machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

Based on 76 price points

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Methodology and data sources

Based on 76 price points across Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Swedish American Hospital, updated 2026-04-18. Every price comes from each hospital's federally mandated price transparency file under 45 CFR Part 180. See the full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

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Prices shown are sourced from publicly available hospital pricing files required by federal law (45 CFR Part 180). Actual costs may vary based on your insurance plan, specific diagnosis, treatment complexity, and other factors. ProcedureRadar does not provide medical advice. This information is for comparison purposes only. Contact the hospital or your insurance provider for a personalized cost estimate.