Surgery
Chiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine) cost in Texas
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 Texas
From 12 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $5,392 (most listed prices $1,590–$11,346).
Cheapest in Texas
- Nacogdoches Memorial HospitalChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Facility fee only$1,180
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort WorthChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Facility fee only$1,921
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort Wort price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $2,283
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chambers Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Trophy ClubChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Facility fee only$3,411
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Trophy Club price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,500
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ethicus Hospital DFW price file · checked Oct 2026 - Titus Regional Medical CenterChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Doctor fee only$4,567Source: Titus Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- William P Clements Jr University HospitalChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Facility fee only$6,243
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: William P Clements Jr University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Behavioral Medicine at RenaissanceChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Facility fee only$22,717
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Behavioral Medicine at Renaissance price file · checked Oct 2026 - Foundation Surgical Hospital of San AntonioChiari decompression surgery (skull base and upper spine)Facility fee only$33,732
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.