Procedures
Lumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis) cost in Ohio
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 Ohio
From 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
Nationwide typical: $2,311 (most listed prices $715–$5,266).
Cheapest in Ohio
- MetroHealth System Main CampusLumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Facility fee only$1,002
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MetroHealth System Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Nationwide Children's Hospital ToledoLumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Facility fee only$1,197
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo price file · checked Oct 2026 - Coshocton Regional Medical CenterLumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Facility fee only$1,838
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Lima Memorial Health SystemLumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Facility fee only$2,203
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lima Memorial Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - cleveland clinic main campusLumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Facility fee only$2,402
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: cleveland clinic main campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Nationwide Children's HospitalLumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Doctor fee only$2,609Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview)Lumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Facility fee only$2,729
Doctor fees are billed separately. +6 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hocking Valley Community HospitalLumbar disc injection to dissolve disc (chemonucleolysis)Facility fee only$4,805
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hocking Valley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,266
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Madison Health 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.