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