Surgery
Lower spine decompression through the skin, image-guided cost in California
Lower spine decompression through the skin, image-guided 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 California
From 22 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $8,454 (most listed prices $2,297–$19,553).
Cheapest in California
- Cedars-Sinai Marina HospitalLower spine decompression through the skin, image-guidedFacility fee only$656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLower spine decompression through the skin, image-guidedFacility fee only$937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterLower spine decompression through the skin, image-guidedFacility fee only$1,590
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceLower spine decompression through the skin, image-guidedFacility fee only$2,233
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026 - NorthBay Health Medical CenterLower spine decompression through the skin, image-guidedFacility fee only$3,708
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: NorthBay Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Regents of the California at Irvine HospitalLower spine decompression through the skin, image-guidedFacility fee only$4,720
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Regents of the California at Irvine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoLower spine decompression through the skin, image-guidedFacility fee only$7,226
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Colusa Regional Medical CenterLower spine decompression through the skin, image-guidedFacility fee only$10,726
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Colusa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11,991
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical Center MurrietaLower spine decompression through the skin, image-guidedFacility fee only$12,897
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Saint Joseph Medical CenterLower spine decompression through the skin, image-guidedFacility fee only$13,729
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center 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.