How much does lumbar discectomy (laminotomy), 1 level cost in south-florida?
CPT 63030 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for south-florida.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Medical Center (Miami Beach) lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $198cash | 0.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center (Tenet, West Palm Beach) | Hospital | $2,905negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| St. Mary's Medical Center (Tenet, West Palm Beach) [Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute] | Hospital | $2,934negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston Hospital | Hospital | $3,120cash | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital (Stuart) | Hospital | $3,120cash | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4% |
| Broward Health Coral Springs | Hospital | $7,956negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4% |
| Broward Health Medical Center (Fort Lauderdale) | Hospital | $7,956negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Broward Health North (Deerfield Beach) | Hospital | $7,956negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5% |
| Memorial Hospital West (Pembroke Pines) | Hospital | $8,335negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Wellington Regional Medical Center (UHS) | Hospital | $8,746negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.3% |
| HCA Florida Aventura Hospital | Hospital | $11,754negotiated | 1.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| HCA Florida JFK Hospital (Atlantis) | Hospital | $11,754negotiated | 1.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| HCA Florida Kendall Hospital (Miami) | Hospital | $11,754negotiated | 1.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| HCA Florida Mercy Hospital (Miami) | Hospital | $11,754negotiated | 1.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.1% |
| HCA Florida Northwest Hospital (Margate) | Hospital | $11,754negotiated | 1.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| HCA Florida Palms West Hospital (Loxahatchee) | Hospital | $11,754negotiated | 1.6× | ★★★★★ |
| HCA Florida Westside Hospital (Plantation) | Hospital | $11,754negotiated | 1.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| UHealth Tower – University of Miami Hospital and Clinics (Miami) | Hospital | $14,176negotiated | 2.0× | — |
| Holy Cross Health (Fort Lauderdale) gross charge | Hospital | $41,331cash | 5.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.3% |
What should 63030 cost in south-florida?
For lumbar discectomy (laminotomy), 1 level (CPT 63030) in south-florida, a fair self-pay price is around $8,746, with hospitals ranging from $3,120 to $11,754 across 19 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 south-florida?
A fair self-pay price for lumbar discectomy (laminotomy), 1 level (CPT 63030) in south-florida is around $8,746, with hospital prices ranging from $3,120 to $11,754 across 19 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.