This table shows the cost savings of outpatient cervical disc arthroplasty.
| Outpatient Charge | Single Level ACDF | Cervical Arthroplasties |
| Facility | $28,365 | $15,757 |
| Implants | $1,800 | $5,618 |
| Total Billed Charges | $30,165 | $21,375 |
| Ave. Insurance Payment | $11,065 | $10,423 |
| Ave. Patient’s Co-Pay | $1,122 | $267 |
Dr. Wohns has published the article “Safety and Cost Effectiveness of Outpatient Cervical Disc Arthroplasty,” which you can find here:
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