Procedures
Needle-based lumbar disc decompression, one or more levels cost in Georgia
Needle-based lumbar disc decompression, one or more levels 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 Georgia
From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Georgia.
Nationwide typical: $4,205 (most listed prices $1,252–$14,798).
Cheapest in Georgia
- Mountain Lakes Medical CenterNeedle-based lumbar disc decompression, one or more levelsFacility fee only$2,222
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mountain Lakes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,833
Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Shepherd Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - SGMC Health Berrien CampusNeedle-based lumbar disc decompression, one or more levelsFacility fee only$3,606
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SGMC Health Berrien Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,606
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SGMC Health Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hospital Authority of Colquitt CountyNeedle-based lumbar disc decompression, one or more levelsFacility fee only$3,636
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $4,022
Doctor fees are billed separately. +10 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Wellstar Cobb Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $60,000
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Tattnall 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.