Procedures
Lumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis) cost in New York
Lumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis) 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 New York
From 32 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New York.
Nationwide typical: $2,311 (most listed prices $715–$5,266).
Cheapest in New York
- Westfield Memorial Hospital IncLumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Doctor fee only$359Source: Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $581Source: Glens Falls Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- St. Joseph's Medical CenterLumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Facility fee only$589
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026 - $668
- Cobleskill Regional HospitalLumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Facility fee only$720
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cobleskill Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $720
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Little Falls Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $720
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: O'Connor Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $921Source: Albany Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,374Source: Montefiore Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Niagara Falls Memorial Medical CenterLumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Facility fee only$1,694
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Erie County Medical Center CorporationLumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Facility fee only$1,804
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
- $1,995
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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.