Surgery
Lower spine fluid shunt placement, with laminectomy cost in Texas
Lower spine fluid shunt placement, with laminectomy 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 Texas
From 10 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $2,257 (most listed prices $743–$6,839).
Cheapest in Texas
- $533
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $979
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chambers Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las ColinasLower spine fluid shunt placement, with laminectomyFacility fee only$1,676
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,936Source: Titus Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - ArlingtonLower spine fluid shunt placement, with laminectomyFacility fee only$2,257
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Behavioral Medicine at RenaissanceLower spine fluid shunt placement, with laminectomyFacility fee only$2,699
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 - William P Clements Jr University HospitalLower spine fluid shunt placement, with laminectomyFacility fee only$3,150
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: William P Clements Jr University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.