Surgery

Lumbar laminotomy/microdiscectomy, 1 level cost in Georgia

Lumbar laminotomy/microdiscectomy, 1 level 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 Georgia

$28,211Typical
$4,206 – $29,486Most listed prices

From 34 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Georgia.

Nationwide typical: $11,831 (most listed prices $3,745–$39,531).

Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Each additional level adds 63035, which is priced on top. Cash surgery centers often quote all-in.

Cheapest in Georgia

Total price

Lumbar laminotomy/microdiscectomy, 1 level

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.

$4,070Lowest est. total
$28,211Typical
$71,023Highest

In Georgia, from 34 providers. Most listed prices: $4,206–$29,486.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. St Marys Health Care System
    Hospital · Athens, GA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Doctor fee only
    $328
  2. Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton
    Hospital · Carrollton, GA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $2,048est. $4,070 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  3. Northside Hospital Atlanta
    Hospital · Atlanta, GA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $2,102est. $4,206 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.

  4. Northside Hospital Duluth
    Hospital · Duluth, GA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $2,102est. $4,206 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.

  5. Phoebe Putney
    Hospital · Albany, GA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $2,594est. $4,617 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  6. Phoebe Sumter
    Hospital · Americus, GA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $2,594est. $4,617 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  7. Phoebe Worth
    Hospital · Sylvester, GA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $2,594est. $4,617 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Phoebe Worth price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica
    Hospital · Villa Rica, GA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $2,957est. $4,979 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  9. Hospital Authority of Colquitt County
    Hospital · Moultrie, GA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $6,578est. $8,601 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  10. Southern Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Riverdale, GA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $7,242est. $9,265 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  11. East Georgia Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Statesboro, GA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $24,963

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  12. Screven Hospital
    Hospital · Sylvania, GA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $69,000

    Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.

See all prices for Lumbar laminotomy/microdiscectomy, 1 level

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.