Lumbar Diskectomy for Back Pain

This surgery involves removing all or part of the disk that cushions or lubricates the bones in the back and protects the spinal column.

How much does it cost?

This is the typical price paid in your area. Your actual health costs may vary based on your health status, insurance plan, health care provider and other factors.

Average Price

$23,960

Typical Price Range

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Each bundle includes steps and services that are part of a typical treatment plan.

Step 1

A visit with a health care provider for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your back pain

$151 Avg

What's Included?
Service Average
Blood sample collection $3
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel $11
Complete blood count (CBC) test $9
Blood clotting time test $4
Blood coagulation test $6
Office visit for established patient $118

Step 2

MRI of lower (lumbar) spine.

$1,163 Avg

What's Included?
Service Average
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan $130
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan (facility fee) $1,033

Step 3

Surgery that removes the cushion between two lumbar vertebrae.

$22,056 Avg

What's Included?
Service Average
Anesthesia $908
Inpatient stay for neck and back procedures (facility fee) $19,603
Partial removal of bone and/or release spinal nerves $1,230
Hospital care, first provider visit $229
Hospital care, second provider visit $86

Step 4

An exercise program guided by a professional who understands the special needs of people recovering from back surgery.

$472 Avg

What's Included?
Service Average
Therapy procedures to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility $234
Physical therapy $161
Evaluation of physical therapy $77

Step 5

A follow up office visit after you have left the hospital.

$118 Avg

What's Included?
Service Average
Office visit for established patient $118