Is Minimally Invasive Back Surgery Expensive

With insurance coverage, minimally invasive back surgery is generally no more expensive than traditional back surgery; in addition, patients are less likely to incur extra expenses from certain side effects. The overall benefits of minimally invasive back surgery make it a better deal in cases where both procedures are available as an option.

When the procedure is medically necessary, insurance will cover all of the costs except for your copay and/or deductible. 

Reducing Costs

Minimally invasive back surgery requires a great deal of physician training and expertise, as well as expensive materials and machines which need considerable upkeep. All of these factors play a role in the cost of the procedure. However, unlike with traditional back surgery, patients have a much lower risk of:

• Staying in the hospital longer than expected, which can happen with traditional surgery if you don't heal as fast as anticipated
• Missing a very long time at work
• Surgical incision infection, which leads to more follow-up appointments and medication, which can happen due to the larger wound and the time spent in a hospital, where infections are common
• Bleeding, clotting, and other side effects associated with the surgery

Therefore, patients are less likely to encounter unexpected financial or personal costs when they choose laser back surgery. In addition, the surgery is associated with a shorter overall recovery time and better outcomes, two benefits of intangible value.

To learn more about treatment for your back pain, please call Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (347)-380-9138.