What Does a Herniated Disc Operation Cost

Like all surgeries, a herniated disc operation is often very expensive for people who don't have insurance. Fortunately, if you are covered by insurance, your share of the procedure should be quite affordable. Depending on your insurance plan, you may pay anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars for your share.

The cost of any procedure encompasses a wide range of associated costs, including:

• Pre-operative appointments
  
• Surgical materials
  
• Operating room costs
  
• Painkillers and anesthesia
  
• Antibiotics
  
• Post-operative appointments
  
• Physical therapy
  

In addition, patients who are self-employed or do not have paid sick leave will take a temporary loss of wages, which will be made up for in the future with increased work productivity. In order to reduce surgical costs in general and recovery time in particular, laser back surgery is usually the best choice for a herniated disc operation. 

Navigating Insurance and Payment

When you're about to undergo any operation, it's important to become informed about your insurance policy and how to pay your share. First, you need to find a doctor who accepts your insurance plan. You can either call doctors you're interested in seeing and inquire, or you can can contact your insurance company for a list of local covered local specialists.

Next, you'll find a ballpark estimate of what your portion of the cost of surgery will be. This will be based on your copay and deductible. While the exact cost can't be determined until after the procedure has actually been performed, you'll know approximately what to expect. If you can't afford to pay your portion as a lump sum, inquire with your health care provider as to whether or not a payment plan is available.

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