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Removing a herniated disc through a small window in the lamina, one level. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Removing a herniated disc through a small window in the lamina, one level.
Every bill for the whole procedure: facility, surgeon, anesthesia and the care around it
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How much does lumbar discectomy cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for lumbar discectomy is $4,594 at surgery center; $8,312 at hospital outpatient; $11,769 at hospital stay. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is lumbar discectomy cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($4,594) rather than hospital stay ($11,769), about $7,175 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.