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CPT 63030
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Hospital median $6,518 · local Medicare $8,696 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $6,518 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Tufts Health | $9,620 | 1.1× | 5 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $4,876 | 0.6× | 1 |
| Beverly Hospital Corporation median $8,222 · local Medicare $8,696 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $9,431 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $6,275 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare | $11,747 | 1.4× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $7,012 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Emerson Hospital - median $8,871 · local Medicare $8,696 · file 2026-05-18 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $8,473 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Hphc | $11,901 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Tufts PPO | $8,871 | 1.0× | 1 |
| New England Baptist Hospital median $8,944 · local Medicare $8,696 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $8,877 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $9,491 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare | $8,669 | 1.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $9,012 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Winchester Hospital median $10,827 · local Medicare $8,696 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $9,138 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Cigna | $5,145 | 0.6× | 1 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare | $12,516 | 1.4× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,017 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital median $11,502 · local Medicare $8,696 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $9,855 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,148 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital median $11,926 · local Medicare $8,696 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $11,132 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare | $12,721 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth median $12,390 · local Medicare $8,696 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $10,930 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare | $13,850 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham median $12,900 · local Medicare $8,696 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $10,976 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare | $14,825 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington median $13,885 · local Medicare $8,696 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $12,586 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare | $15,184 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center median $14,320 · local Medicare $8,696 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $13,661 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare | $14,979 | 1.7× | 1 |
MS-DRG 520
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Hospital - median $10,594 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-05-18 | |||
| Aetna | $10,594 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital median $11,222 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $11,222 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham median $11,554 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $11,554 | 0.9× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $29,549 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth median $12,737 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $12,737 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital median $13,231 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $13,231 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital median $13,812 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-03-27 | |||
| Commonwealth Care Alliance | $13,812 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Beverly Hospital Corporation median $13,819 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $13,819 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Winchester Hospital median $13,819 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $13,819 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center median $14,876 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $14,876 | 1.1× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $29,549 | 2.3× | 1 |
| New England Baptist Hospital median $15,925 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Cigna | $16,697 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $15,925 | 1.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $15,133 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Lowell General Hospital median $20,038 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Commonwealth Care Alliance | $13,748 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $18,630 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Fallon Health | $21,447 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Fallon Health Connectorcare | $21,447 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington median $21,774 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $24,978 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Cigna | $21,774 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $14,690 | 1.1× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $31,158 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Tufts Medical Center median $30,592 · local Medicare $12,939 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $18,908 | 1.5× | 3 |
| Cigna | $30,189 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Commonwealth Care Alliance | $14,506 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $30,994 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Fallon Health | $33,960 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Fallon Health Connectorcare | $33,960 | 2.6× | 1 |
MS-DRG 519
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Hospital - median $14,184 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-05-18 | |||
| Aetna | $14,184 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital median $15,026 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $15,026 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham median $15,470 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $15,470 | 0.9× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $39,564 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth median $17,054 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $17,054 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital median $17,716 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $17,716 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Beverly Hospital Corporation median $18,502 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $18,502 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Winchester Hospital median $18,502 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $18,502 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Lowell General Hospital median $18,624 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $24,377 | 1.4× | 4 |
| Cigna | $30,507 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Commonwealth Care Alliance | $18,271 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $24,944 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Fallon Health | $28,502 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Fallon Health Connectorcare | $28,502 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare | $18,878 | 1.1× | 8 |
| Health Plans | $18,371 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Middlesex County | $11,493 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Suffolk County | $11,493 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Tewksbury Hospital | $11,493 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Tufts Health Public Plan | $11,522 | 0.7× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $19,726 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Wellsense Clarity Connectorcare | $13,980 | 0.8× | 4 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center median $19,918 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $19,918 | 1.1× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $39,564 | 2.3× | 1 |
| New England Baptist Hospital median $21,322 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Cigna | $22,355 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $21,322 | 1.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $20,262 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Tufts Medical Center median $21,474 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $25,317 | 1.5× | 3 |
| BCBS Massachusetts | $31,655 | 1.8× | 6 |
| Cigna | $40,420 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Commonwealth Care Alliance | $19,231 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $41,498 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Fallon Health | $45,123 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Fallon Health Connectorcare | $45,123 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare | $21,474 | 1.2× | 4 |
| Health Plans | $21,474 | 1.2× | 4 |
| Middlesex County | $11,794 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Suffolk County | $11,794 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Tewksbury Hospital | $11,794 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Tufts Health Public Plan | $11,794 | 0.7× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $23,622 | 1.4× | 2 |
| Wellsense Clarity Connectorcare | $14,583 | 0.8× | 4 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital median $21,732 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-03-27 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $32,211 | 1.9× | 5 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | $18,791 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Alternate | $23,183 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Mgb Health Plan | $20,281 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital median $23,329 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-03-27 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $23,329 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital median $24,702 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-03-27 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $40,934 | 2.4× | 4 |
| Commonwealth Care Alliance | $18,918 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $31,331 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | $19,731 | 1.1× | 3 |
| Mgb Health Plan | $24,702 | 1.4× | 2 |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington median $29,153 · local Medicare $17,325 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS Massachusetts | $33,443 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Cigna | $29,153 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $19,668 | 1.1× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $41,718 | 2.4× | 1 |
Questions
How much does lumbar discectomy cost with commercial insurance in Boston MA?
11 Boston MA hospitals post usable commercial rates for CPT 63030, hospital outpatient. The median across hospitals is $11,502; hospital medians range from $6,518 to $14,320. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.