Laminectomy (spine) Cost (2026) — Compare Hospital Prices

Laminectomy (spine) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1314 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$7,771median cash price · 1314 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,877–$28,046 depending on the hospital

≈ 6.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$12,932

Cash / self-pay

$7,771

Insurer-negotiated

$7,310

Medicare pays

$1,157

$1,877$28,046

Median cash $7,771 · Medicare $1,157 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $7,771 — about 6.7× the Medicare rate ($1,157). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,315).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $12,932 list price could save about $5,161 (40%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Boulder Community Health	Boulder, CO	$1,189	$2,045	★ 4/5	133 min	13.6%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson	Carson City, MI	$1,238	$1,623	★ 4/5	95 min	15.2%
Edward W Sparrow Hospital	Lansing, MI	$1,238	$1,623	★ 3/5	301 min	13.6%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton	Saint Johns, MI	$1,238	$1,623	★ 4/5	183 min	15.0%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton	Charlotte, MI	$1,238	$1,623	★ 1/5	152 min	15.0%
Sparrow Ionia Hospital	Ionia, MI	$1,238	$1,623	★ 2/5	158 min	15.2%
Mon Health Medical Center	Morgantown, WV	$1,313	$1,281	★ 4/5	195 min	15.5%
Mon Health Marion	Whitehall, WV	$1,313	$1,281	—	90 min	15.1%
South Central Reg Med Ctr	Laurel, MS	$1,381	$3,486	★ 1/5	129 min	16.9%
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital	Grove Hill, AL	$1,406	$6,698	—	162 min	—
Jackson General Hospital	Ripley, WV	$1,409	—	★ 3/5	133 min	14.8%
Summersville Regional Medical Center	Summersville, WV	$1,409	—	★ 2/5	140 min	15.1%
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center	Syracuse, NY	$1,464	$298	★ 2/5	228 min	16.2%
Bellville Medical Center	Bellville, TX	$1,464	$298	—	101 min	15.6%
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc	Gassaway, WV	$1,468	—	—	102 min	15.0%
Potomac Valley Hospital	Keyser, WV	$1,468	—	★ 1/5	118 min	15.5%
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc	Buckhannon, WV	$1,468	—	★ 3/5	142 min	16.4%
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	$1,515	—	—	84 min	15.2%
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc	Barnesville, OH	$1,515	$4,513	—	113 min	15.0%
Red Bud Regional Hospital	Red Bud, IL	$1,573	$2,150	★ 4/5	121 min	15.6%
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital	Shelbyville, TN	$1,573	$1,976	★ 4/5	123 min	13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital	Tullahoma, TN	$1,573	$1,805	★ 3/5	173 min	15.1%
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital	Lebanon, NH	$1,590	$2,278	★ 4/5	120 min	15.3%
Ellis Hospital	Schenectady, NY	$1,635	$1,268	★ 3/5	232 min	14.9%
Family Health West Hospital	Fruita, CO	$1,665	—	—	—	15.2%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Laminectomy (spine)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $7,771; Medicare pays $1,157.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	142	$395 $60 – $1,222
Medicare	252	$516 $83 – $2,872
Tricare / VA	172	$592 $89 – $7,298
Highmark	83	$676 $91 – $9,958
Health Net	110	$876 $95 – $9,832
Univera	12	$894 $135 – $1,862
Centene / Ambetter	479	$948 $88 – $10,523
Kaiser Permanente	135	$1,048 $85 – $15,776
MVP Health Care	49	$1,104 $395 – $13,278
Sanford Health Plan	28	$1,125 $460 – $7,134
Blue Cross Blue Shield	712	$1,153 $114 – $14,835
Anthem	326	$1,316 $130 – $14,743
Geisinger	32	$1,380 $221 – $8,133
AmeriHealth	83	$1,380 $221 – $13,315
Molina Healthcare	361	$1,428 $105 – $7,654
Independent Health	24	$1,436 $522 – $2,469
MultiPlan / PHCS network	150	$1,666 $144 – $11,472
Coventry	53	$1,702 $237 – $11,171
Priority Health	33	$1,958 $395 – $7,059
HealthPartners	85	$2,083 $313 – $7,358
Security Health Plan	25	$2,469 $559 – $8,615
Amerigroup	106	$2,518 $596 – $7,197
Bright Health	39	$2,559 $1,876 – $5,558
UCare	34	$2,586 $737 – $7,287
Harvard Pilgrim	21	$3,149 $395 – $12,903
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	42	$3,407 $3,407 – $13,941
Medica	59	$3,424 $885 – $7,537
Aetna	758	$4,577 $506 – $11,966
Humana	565	$4,690 $267 – $7,837
SelectHealth	33	$5,307 $863 – $11,685
UnitedHealthcare	845	$6,654 $501 – $16,164
UPMC Health Plan	43	$6,829 $1,109 – $19,693
Devoted Health	91	$7,179 $1,270 – $8,154
Cigna	579	$7,321 $785 – $19,238
AvMed	30	$8,168 $395 – $12,418
Oscar Health	124	$8,970 $2,295 – $14,352
Healthcare Highways	31	$8,991 $8,517 – $9,565
EmblemHealth	39	$13,837 $859 – $57,245

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

State	Median cash
West Virginia	$2,348
Iowa	$2,856
New Hampshire	$3,289
New York	$3,625
Alabama	$3,663
Michigan	$4,466

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 1314 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $7,771, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $12,932, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $7,310, a Medicare rate of about $1,157. Most cash prices fall between $1,877 and $28,046 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Laminectomy (spine) cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1314 US hospitals is $7,771. Most hospitals fall between $1,877 and $28,046. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

What does Medicare pay for Laminectomy (spine)?

Medicare pays about $1,157. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Laminectomy (spine) prices vary between hospitals?

Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.

Is the cash price lower than using insurance?

Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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