How much does lumbar discectomy (laminotomy), 1 level cost in panhandle?
CPT 63030 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for panhandle.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Gulf Breeze Hospital [ORTHO-FOCUSED: Andrews Institute] lowest | Hospital | $6,900negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.8% |
| Baptist Hospital (Pensacola) | Hospital | $7,171negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.9% |
| Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare | Hospital | $7,956negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| HCA Florida Capital Hospital (Tallahassee) | Hospital | $13,099negotiated | 1.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4% |
| HCA Florida West Hospital (Pensacola) | Hospital | $13,099negotiated | 1.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital | Hospital | $17,896negotiated | 2.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
What should 63030 cost in panhandle?
For lumbar discectomy (laminotomy), 1 level (CPT 63030) in panhandle, a fair self-pay price is around $10,528, with hospitals ranging from $7,103 to $14,298 across 6 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $7,144, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does lumbar discectomy (laminotomy), 1 level cost in panhandle?
A fair self-pay price for lumbar discectomy (laminotomy), 1 level (CPT 63030) in panhandle is around $10,528, with hospital prices ranging from $7,103 to $14,298 across 6 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 63030?
Medicare pays about $7,144 for lumbar discectomy (laminotomy), 1 level (CPT 63030). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of lumbar discectomy (laminotomy), 1 level?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.