3 Common Cost Breakdowns of Laser Back Surgery

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Laser back surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that can be used to treat herniated discs, bulging discs, and a number of other spine problems. When you are considering any medical treatment, one of the factors to take into account is the potential cost of the treatment. Below, we will look at what you can expect in terms of laser back surgery costs.

Factors Influencing the Cost of Surgery

Many factors influence your laser back surgery costs. Some of the most significant factors are:

• Local cost of living - In areas where the cost of living is higher, it is more costly for doctors to provide care and perform surgery, which results in laser back surgery being more costly. 
• The physician - Some doctors make an effort to keep their overhead costs to a minimum and pass savings on to their patients.
• Market fluctuations - The cost of medication and materials can fluctuate due to variations in supply and demand, which can lead to changes in cost.
• Extensiveness of the surgery - If more than one disc needs to be treated, the procedure will be more costly. 

It should be noted that laser spine surgery is almost always less expensive than conventional open spine surgery, because the procedure takes fewer resources to perform and no hospital stay is required. However, in the current health care climate, any surgery can be costly.

Insurance Coverage

Laser spine surgery is an approved procedure that is only used to treat a medical problem, so insurance does cover it. This means that the single most important factor that determines your laser back surgery costs is the terms of your insurance coverage. If you have a high premium but a low copay and deductible, you may pay very little out of pocket. For patients with a lower premium and a high deductible and copay, the cost of surgery can be high.

Managing the Cost of Surgery

If you have a high deductible, you may be responsible for covering a substantial portion of the cost of surgery. If this is more than you can pay immediately, you may turn to financing to manage the cost of treatment. Many patients use patient financing companies, which specialize in funding medical treatments. Others may turn to conventional credit cards, health care credit cards, or bank loans or lines of credit. The right choice for you depends on your unique financial situation, as well as your personal preferences.

Dr. Sukdeb Datta would be happy to meet with you about your spine health. 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.