Procedures
Vertebroplasty, lumbosacral, 1 vertebra cost in California
Vertebroplasty, lumbosacral, 1 vertebra 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 172 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $5,570 (most listed prices $2,468–$16,609).
Usually included: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's or surgeon's fee.
Good to know: Prices are for a single level.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Vertebroplasty, lumbosacral, 1 vertebra
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 California, from 172 providers. Most listed prices: $2,938–$18,164.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $909
- $937
- $951
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceVertebroplasty, lower back (lumbosacral), 1 vertebraDoctor fee only$405Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Northern Inyo Healthcare District HospitalVertebroplasty, lower back (lumbosacral), 1 vertebraFacility fee only$901
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $234est. $909 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $262est. $937 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $276est. $951 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $262est. $957 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $262est. $957 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $263est. $962 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiVertebroplasty, lower back (lumbosacral), 1 vertebraFacility fee only$372est. $1,050 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterVertebroplasty, lower back (lumbosacral), 1 vertebraFacility fee only$1,086
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $413est. $1,092 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterVertebroplasty, lower back (lumbosacral), 1 vertebraFacility fee only$350est. $1,406 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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.