Surgery
Interspinous spacer insertion with decompression, lumbar, one level cost in Louisiana
Interspinous spacer insertion with decompression, lumbar, one level 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 Louisiana
From 6 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.
Nationwide typical: $17,895 (most listed prices $1,239–$44,010).
Cheapest in Louisiana
- DeSoto Regional Health SystemInterspinous spacer insertion with decompression, lumbar, one levelFacility fee only$886
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: DeSoto Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - NMC Operating Company LLC dba The Spine Hospital of LouisianaInterspinous spacer insertion with decompression, lumbar, one levelFacility fee only$15,000
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: NMC Operating Company LLC dba The Spine Hospital o price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Glenwood Regional Medical CenterInterspinous spacer insertion with decompression, lumbar, one levelFacility fee only$15,921
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glenwood Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lake Surgical Hospital - SlidellInterspinous spacer insertion with decompression, lumbar, one levelFacility fee only$20,193
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Physicians Medical CenterInterspinous spacer insertion with decompression, lumbar, one levelFacility fee only$24,502
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Covington Trace ER & HospitalInterspinous spacer insertion with decompression, lumbar, one levelFacility fee only$79,903
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Covington Trace ER & Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.