Surgery
Lumbar laminotomy/microdiscectomy, 1 level cost in South Carolina
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 South Carolina
From 17 hospital and 1 clinic prices in South Carolina.
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 South Carolina
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.
In South Carolina, from 18 providers. Most listed prices: $3,213–$55,498.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $832
- $1,299
- $4,033
- $818Source: AnMed Health Piedmont price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,285Source: AnMed Health price file · checked Oct 2026
- $2,011est. $4,033 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Conway Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical CenterLower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 levelFacility fee only$2,975est. $4,997 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Novant Health East Cooper Medical CenterLower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 levelFacility fee only$2,975est. $4,997 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Novant Health Hilton Head Medical CenterLower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 levelFacility fee only$2,975est. $4,997 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $15,000
Cash bundle includes a non-refundable $250 consultation, credited to the surgeon fee if surgery is performed, plus surgeon, anesthesia, facility and routine post-op care. Pre-op labs, imaging, pathology and additional necessary tests cost e…
Source: synergyspinecenter.com · checked Oct 2026 - $22,691est. $24,713 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Francis Downtown price file · checked Nov 2026 - $24,501est. $26,524 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bon Secours St Francis Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $33,303
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Roper St Francis Mt Pleasant price file · checked Sep 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.