What Does Laser Neck Surgery Cost

What you pay for laser neck surgery will depend on the exact procedure being performed and your insurance plan. To make sure that you pay no more than you need to, one of the first steps you should take when arranging to have laser back surgery is to make sure that the doctor you're considering going to accepts your insurance.

Contributing Factors

There are many factors which contribute to the cost of any surgery, not all of which are immediately obvious. The cost of the surgery includes:

• Operating room costs
  
• Surgical materials
  
• Upkeep for the laser and other machines
  
• Office costs such as payment for the physicians and staff
  
• Pre-operative appointments
  
• Post-operative appointments
  
• Medication after surgery
  

In addition, you will need to undergo a few weeks of physical therapy after the surgery, which represents another aspect of care for which you may need to make a copay.

Finally, lost wages may pay a role in the cost you incur, depending on whether or not you have sick days available. Fortunately, laser surgery minimizes your time away from work, with most patients returning in no longer than a week.

Average Patient Costs

What you pay during and after laser back surgery will depend on your copay and deductible. If you have a high deductible, you may pay within the range of several thousand dollars; if your deductible is lower, you may pay only a few hundred dollars. If paying your portion in one lump sum represents a hardship, you can inquire with your physician about whether or not a payment plan is available. This way, you can get the surgery you need immediately while spreading the cost over a longer period of time.

To learn more about laser neck surgery from an office which accepts most major insurance, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.