Procedure Breakdown
Common Surgeries & Costs
Procedure
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Average Cost
|
Hospital Stay
|
Recovery
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Microdiscectomy
|
$48,000-$75,000
|
Outpatient
|
2-4 weeks
|
Lumbar Fusion
|
$85,000-$140,000
|
2-3 nights
|
3-6 months
|
Cervical ADR
|
$110,000-$150,000
|
1 night
|
6-12 weeks
|
Note: Insured patients pay 10-20% coinsurance
Risks & Financial Considerations
Cost Warnings:
Insurance Complexities:
Recovery Timeline
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Complex Reconstructions
Cost-Saving Strategies
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Bundle Pricing: Negotiated packages at centers like Cleveland Clinic ($78k all-in fusions)
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Regional Alternatives: Texas Back Institute (30% less than coastal cities)
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Clinical Trials: Investigational procedures at NIH/NYU