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Lumbar laminectomy in California: what it costs

What Medicare pays for lumbar laminectomy in California in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$5,901
$5,530–$6,272 across California
Hospital outpatient
$11,133
$10,370–$11,895 across California
Hospital stay
$16,164
$14,999–$17,330 across California

Removing bone to relieve spinal stenosis in the low back, one level; each extra level is add-on 63048.

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Questions

How much does lumbar laminectomy cost in California?

Medicare's 2026 price for lumbar laminectomy in California is $5,530–$6,272 at surgery center; $10,370–$11,895 at hospital outpatient; $14,999–$17,330 at hospital stay, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is lumbar laminectomy cheapest in California?

At surgery center, from $5,530. Hospital stay runs up to $17,330 for the same service.

How do I find the price near me?

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