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Lumbar laminotomy/microdiscectomy, 1 level cost in Louisiana

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 Louisiana

$10,901Typical
$5,810 – $24,699Most listed prices

From 34 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

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 Louisiana

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.

$3,745Lowest est. total
$10,901Typical
$60,026Highest

In Louisiana, from 34 providers. Most listed prices: $5,810–$24,699.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. DeSoto Regional Health System
    Hospital · Mansfield, LA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $1,722est. $3,745 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: DeSoto Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. West Jefferson Medical Center
    Hospital · Marrero, LA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $2,306est. $4,328 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  3. Touro
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $3,393est. $5,415 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  4. Manning Family Children's
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $3,419est. $5,442 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  5. Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
    Hospital · Crowley, LA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $4,645est. $6,668 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Acadia General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital
    Hospital · Baton Rouge, LA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $6,779

    Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.

    Source: Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Specialists Hospital Shreveport
    Hospital · Shreveport, LA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $6,868

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Specialists Hospital Shreveport price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Doctors' Hospital of Slidell, LLC
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $4,966est. $6,989 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  9. Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
    Hospital · Lafayette, LA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $7,004

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Alexandria Emergency Hospital
    Hospital · Alexandria, LA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $5,020est. $7,042 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  11. Covington Trace ER & Hospital
    Hospital · Mandeville, LA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $5,020est. $7,042 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Covington Trace ER & Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. Slidell Memorial Hospital- East Campus
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    Lower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 level
    Facility fee only
    $7,843est. $7,653 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital- East Campus price file · checked Oct 2026

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.