Surgery
Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 level cost in California
Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 level usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In California
From 8 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $7,086 (most listed prices $1,100–$19,502).
Cheapest in California
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$1,142
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Health Mental Health HospitalMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$1,142
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Riverside University Health System previously known as Riverside County Regional Medical CenterMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$3,707
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Riverside University Health System previously know price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Valley Presbyterian HospitalMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$9,333
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Children's HospitalMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$10,499
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical CenterMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$10,499
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical Center MurrietaMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$10,499
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta price file · checked Oct 2026 - UC San Diego HealthMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$12,952
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.