Discectomy (remove herniated disk)
Description
A surgical procedure to remove part of a herniated disk in the spine. This can relieve some of the pressure on a nerve causing pain in the neck, back or leg.
Cost
Average Cost: $13,210.10
This is Healthcare Blue Book's recommended price for Discectomy (remove herniated disk).
The Blue Book price is based on the average fee that providers in your area
accept as payment from an insurance company for Discectomy (remove herniated disk).
Common Complications
Spinal fluid leak and nerve injury. Recurrent herniated disc occurs abut 10% of the time requiring further treatment. Any surgery can result in pain, infection or blood clots of the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolus). Patients can infrequently have bad reactions to the general anesthesia including allergic reactions and very rarely a heart attack or stroke.
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