Surgery
Lower back laminectomy, 1 or 2 levels cost in Ohio
Lower back laminectomy, 1 or 2 levels is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Ohio
From 12 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
Nationwide typical: $7,737 (most listed prices $1,490–$20,386).
Cheapest in Ohio
- $432Source: Mount Carmel East price file · checked Oct 2026
- $2,025
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southwest General Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,934Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo price file · checked Oct 2026
- $2,971
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MetroHealth System Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,777
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,272
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: akron general price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,272
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: cleveland clinic main campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,272
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: mercy hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,455Source: Children's Hospital Medical Center_Burnet price file · checked Oct 2026
- $5,535Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $7,861
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lima Memorial Health System price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.