Surgery
Chiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine) cost in New York
Chiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine) usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In New York
From 20 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New York.
Nationwide typical: $5,392 (most listed prices $1,590–$11,346).
Cheapest in New York
- $628Source: Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Rochester General HospitalChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Facility fee only$712
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rochester General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - The Unity Hospital of RochesterChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Facility fee only$712
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The Unity Hospital of Rochester price file · checked Oct 2026 - Westfield Memorial Hospital IncChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Doctor fee only$1,365Source: Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- Cobleskill Regional HospitalChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Facility fee only$1,573
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cobleskill Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,573
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Little Falls Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,573
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: O'Connor Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Joseph's Medical CenterChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Facility fee only$1,953
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026 - $2,338Source: Albany Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $2,781
- $3,535
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ellis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Catherine of Siena HospitalChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Facility fee only$5,392
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.