Surgery
Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 level cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 12 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $7,086 (most listed prices $1,100–$19,502).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- Alamance Regional Medical CenterMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$3,401
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Alamance Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Annie Penn HospitalMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$3,401
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Annie Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - ECU Health Beaufort Hospital - a campus of ECU Health Medical CenterMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$9,925
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: ECU Health Beaufort Hospital - a campus of ECU Hea price fil · checked Oct 2026 - ECU Health North HospitalMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$10,487
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health North Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan HospitalMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$10,487
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - CaroMont Regional Medical Center - BelmontMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$21,118
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: CaroMont Regional Medical Center - Belmont 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.