How much does Lumbar laminectomy (decompression), 1 level cost in Arizona?
CPT 63047 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Arizona.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $1,087negotiated | 0.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (Prescott & Prescott Valley) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $1,713cash | 0.2× | hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital (Willcox) | Hospital | $4,542negotiated | 0.6× | — |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Hospital | $4,656negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center (Yuma) | Hospital | $4,667negotiated | 0.7× | hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) | Hospital | $5,055negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn | Hospital | $5,290negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea | Hospital | $5,290negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) | Hospital | $5,290negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.0% |
| HonorHealth John C. Lincoln (Phoenix) | Hospital | $5,290negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix | Hospital | $5,917negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale) | Hospital | $5,917negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center (Sun City) | Hospital | $5,940negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| HonorHealth Florence | Hospital | $6,172negotiated | 0.9× | — |
| HonorHealth Four Peaks (Mesa) | Hospital | $6,172negotiated | 0.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Hospital | $6,429negotiated | 0.9× | — |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix) | Hospital | $7,536negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center (San Tan Valley) | Hospital | $7,536negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Desert Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $7,536negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Tucson Medical Center | Hospital | $7,590negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) | Hospital | $7,614negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Hospital | $7,614negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $7,779negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| HonorHealth Tempe | Hospital | $7,820negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak | Hospital | $7,820negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing (Phoenix) | Hospital | $7,820negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Canyon Vista Medical Center (Sierra Vista) | Hospital | $8,056negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (Globe) | Hospital | $8,705negotiated | 1.2× | — |
| Valleywise Health Medical Center | Hospital | $8,904cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) gross charge | Hospital | $29,678cash | 4.2× | hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center (Lake Havasu City) gross charge | Hospital | $47,891cash | 6.7× | hip/knee complications 3.2% |
What should 63047 cost in Arizona?
For Lumbar laminectomy (decompression), 1 level (CPT 63047) in Arizona, a fair self-pay price is around $6,429, with hospitals ranging from $5,290 to $7,820 across 31 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $7,144, the floor to negotiate toward. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lumbar laminectomy (decompression), 1 level cost in Arizona?
A fair self-pay price for Lumbar laminectomy (decompression), 1 level (CPT 63047) in Arizona is around $6,429, with hospital prices ranging from $5,290 to $7,820 across 31 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 63047?
Medicare pays about $7,144 for Lumbar laminectomy (decompression), 1 level (CPT 63047). 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 laminectomy (decompression), 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.