How much does a Lumbar discectomy cost?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Lumbar discectomy (herniated disc) is about $6,514, with most falling between $2,619 and $9,423, based on published rates from 2,017 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

Cash or self-pay prices for a Lumbar discectomy (herniated disc) run around $5,030. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $6,918), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.

Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $6,514), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.