Surgery
Lower back (lumbar) hernia repair cost in Washington
Lower back (lumbar) hernia repair 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 Washington
From 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $3,304 (most listed prices $511–$12,807).
Cheapest in Washington
- $1,244Source: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,278
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Public Hospital District #1-A of Whitman County price file · checked Oct 2026 - Clallam County Public Hospital District #2 DBA Olympic Medical CenterLower back (lumbar) hernia repairDoctor fee only$1,342Source: Clallam County Public Hospital District #2 DBA Oly price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $1,360
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kittitas Valley Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,537
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Astria Toppenish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,199
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Forks Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6,749
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Virginia Mason Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7,632
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Coulee Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County, Washington dba Valley Medical CenterLower back (lumbar) hernia repairFacility fee only$27,682
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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.