Surgery
Lumbar laminectomy with decompression (stenosis), 1 segment cost in North Carolina
Lumbar laminectomy with decompression (stenosis), 1 segment 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 North Carolina
From 19 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $12,759 (most listed prices $3,755–$42,357).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Laminectomy with fusion (e.g., 22630/22633) is a different bundle.
Cheapest in North Carolina
Total price
Lumbar laminectomy with decompression (stenosis), 1 segment
Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In North Carolina, from 19 providers. Most listed prices: $4,785–$48,700.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Washington Regional Medical Center$4,008Hospital · PlymouthEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital$4,522Hospital · MooresvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital$4,851Hospital · ElkinEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $2,151est. $4,008 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Washington Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,993est. $4,851 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6,215est. $8,949 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9,485est. $11,343 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $15,003est. $16,860 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
See all prices for Lumbar laminectomy with decompression (stenosis), 1 segment
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.