Low back disk surgery cost at US hospitals
Low back disk surgery · CPT 63030
$469.95
lowest cash price
$8,412.89
national median
$69,778.95
highest cash price
164
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $469.95–$69,778.95 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($8,273.12) → Sep 1, 2026 ($8,453.60)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 14 | $1,450.61 | $1,450.61 | $1,450.61 |
| Arkansas | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 83 | $469.95 | $3,255.20 | $19,471.20 |
| Colorado | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 67 | $3,120.00 | $3,120.00 | $3,120.00 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 2 | $729.60 | $729.60 | $729.60 |
| Illinois | 34 | $2,107.80 | $46,123.32 | $53,118.92 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 18 | $2,007.60 | $4,667.20 | $66,693.75 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 2 | $22,088.07 | $22,088.07 | $22,088.07 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $9,977.57 | $9,977.57 | $9,977.57 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 16 | $18,724.62 | $18,724.62 | $31,367.87 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,786.00 | $6,311.00 | $8,412.89 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 17 | $8,148.88 | $8,453.60 | $8,453.60 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 50 | $3,120.00 | $26,569.81 | $69,778.95 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $9,637.75 | $10,986.80 | $14,258.51 |
| Oregon | 8 | $17,545.70 | $17,545.70 | $17,545.70 |
| Pennsylvania | 21 | $1,207.80 | $1,207.80 | $11,699.50 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $29,820.65 | $29,820.65 | $29,820.65 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 102 | $8,789.82 | $8,789.82 | $11,779.73 |
| Virginia | 21 | $23,490.16 | $28,446.47 | $42,816.05 |
| Washington | 29 | $10,706.43 | $10,706.43 | $10,706.43 |
| West Virginia | 13 | $4,702.00 | $5,642.50 | $21,897.50 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $14,924.00 | $14,924.00 | $14,924.00 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $34,488.27 | $7,079.78 – $7,079.78 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $35,322.64 | $9.09 – $14,087.30 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $36,825.19 | $7,194.09 – $7,337.97 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $40,444.91 | $6,864.94 – $7,002.24 |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $42,816.05 | $7,279.94 – $7,425.54 |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $46,123.32 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $46,534.70 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $47,849.56 | not published |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $49,857.21 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $50,893.18 | $7,194.09 – $7,337.97 |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $52,528.31 | not published |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital | Lake Forest, IL | $53,118.92 | not published |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $66,693.75 | $0.96 – $15,720.43 |
| St Anne Hospital | Toledo, OH | $69,778.95 | $7,049.09 – $7,190.07 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $2,363.90 – $11,099.94 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $2,317.55 – $11,099.94 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,179.36 – $29,501.25 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $2,317.55 – $11,099.94 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $2,317.55 – $11,099.94 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $2,317.55 – $11,099.94 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $2,317.55 – $11,099.94 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $2,317.55 – $11,099.94 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $5,730.00 – $15,624.90 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $5,730.00 – $15,429.70 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $5,730.00 – $15,624.90 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $5,730.00 – $11,385.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $5,730.00 – $15,624.90 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $7,118.00 – $7,118.00 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $5,730.00 – $13,780.42 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $5,730.00 – $15,429.70 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $5,730.00 – $13,578.63 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $5,730.00 – $15,429.70 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $8,099.20 – $8,269.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $8,099.20 – $8,269.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $7,026.93 – $7,396.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $7,478.88 – $7,636.32 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $8,269.71 – $8,269.71 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $7,379.01 – $7,534.36 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $7,447.52 – $7,839.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $7,478.88 – $7,636.32 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $7,478.88 – $7,636.32 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $7,676.42 – $7,838.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $7,478.88 – $7,636.32 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $7,478.88 – $7,636.32 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $6,932.90 – $7,297.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $7,379.01 – $7,767.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $7,735.46 – $7,898.31 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $7,534.36 – $7,534.36 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $7,379.01 – $7,767.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $7,367.35 – $7,522.45 |