Everything You Need to Know About the Costs of Laser Spine Surgery

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If you have a spine problem that has not responded to other treatment options, laser spine surgery may be right for you. When you are considering laser spine surgery, one question that is likely to come up is the possible cost of treatment. Below, we will discuss everything you need to know about laser spine surgery cost.

Factors Affecting Cost

Laser spine surgery cost can vary from case to case based on a number of factors, including:

• The physician - Some doctors make an effort to minimize their costs and pass those savings on to clients, while others are less dedicated to keeping costs low. 
• Local cost of living - The cost of treatment tends to be higher in areas with a higher cost of living.
• How extensive the surgery is - If the surgery needs to be more extensive, for example if multiple discs or multiple parts of one disc are affected, then the cost is likely to be higher.
• Market fluctuations - Fluctuations in the cost of medications and materials can change the cost of surgery, making it either higher or lower.

Insurance Coverage

Laser spine surgery is used to treat a medical condition, so insurance should cover its cost. This means that the biggest factor that controls your out of pocket laser spine surgery cost is your insurance coverage. Some people have plans that require them to pay a large portion of the cost of surgery out of pocket, especially if they have a high deductible that they have not yet met. Others have plans that cover almost the entire cost of surgery.

Options for Managing the Cost

If you have a robust insurance plan, you may be able to manage the cost of surgery without any issues. Similarly, people with plenty of savings or a health care savings account may also be able to manage their costs easily. 

For some people, the cost of surgery may be too high to cover all at once. In such cases, financing options can be considered. Some of the top financing options include patient financing companies and health care credit cards; loans and lines of credit are also an option.

If you are interested in treatment for your spine condition, Dr. Sukdeb Datta would be happy to hear from you. To schedule your consultation today, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at 347-380-9138.