Surgery
Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 level cost in New Jersey
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 New Jersey
From 6 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New Jersey.
Nationwide typical: $7,086 (most listed prices $1,100–$19,502).
Cheapest in New Jersey
- St. Joseph's University Medical CenterMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$1,584
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hunterdon Medical CenterMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$7,870
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hunterdon Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Shore Medical CenterMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$9,388
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Cooper University Health CareMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$33,655
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cooper University Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cooper University Hospital Cape RegionalMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$39,594
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional price file · checked Oct 2026 - Secaucus University HospitalMinimally invasive lumbar decompression (ligament removal), 1 levelFacility fee only$47,549
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Secaucus University Hospital 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.