11 Most Expensive Hospital Treatments in America

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5. Spinal Fusion

Average cost per stay in hospital: $27,600

Spinal fusion is a surgery performed when the small bones of the spine start causing problems to a person. This type of procedure is preferred only when the source of the pain can be accurately determined by the doctor. To determine that, the doctor can often order a variety of tests which include but are not limited to X-rays, CT scans and MRI scans as well. “The basic idea is to fuse together the painful vertebrae so that they heal into a single, solid bone.”

Most Expensive Hospital Treatments in America

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