Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Arizona
Last updated: May 2026
Lumbar Discectomy costs an average of $13,635 (cash/self-pay price) in Arizona, based on data from 28 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $1,455 to $59,244 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
28 hospitals in Arizona report pricing for lumbar discectomy. The average cash price is $13,635.
28
in Arizona
$22,753
gross charge
$13,635
40% below list price
$1,455 – $59,244
40.7x spread
Hospital Prices in Arizona
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | YUMA | $1,455 | $946-35% | $713 – $7,483 | 0.1/10 | |
| YAVAPAI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PRESCOTT | $1,955 | $1,451-26% | $965 – $2,072 | 0.1/10 | |
| WICKENBURG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | WICKENBURG | $59,244 | $38,508-35% | $4,088 – $59,244 | 0.1/10 | |
| ARIZONA ORTHOPEDIC AND SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Proprietary | PHOENIX | $28,358 | N/A | $1,929 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| ARIZONA SPINE AND JOINT HOSPITAL Physician | MESA | N/A | N/A | $999,999,999 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | TUCSON | N/A | N/A | $965 – $15,623 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER ESTRELLA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PHOENIX | N/A | N/A | $4,542 – $16,820 | 0.1/10 | |
| ABRAZO WEST CAMPUS Proprietary | GOODYEAR | N/A | N/A | $964 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| DIGNITY HEALTH - ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | LAVEEN | N/A | N/A | $965 – $9,912 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TUCSON | N/A | N/A | $4,542 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER IRONWOOD MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | QUEEN CREEK | N/A | N/A | $4,542 – $16,820 | 0.1/10 | |
| TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | TUCSON | N/A | N/A | $1,642 – $11,421 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | GLENDALE | N/A | N/A | $73 – $16,820 | 0.1/10 | |
| PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PHOENIX | N/A | N/A | $4,315 – $12,382 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CHANDLER | N/A | N/A | $880 – $58,471 | 0.1/10 | |
| EAST VALLEY ER & HOSPITAL Proprietary | GILBERT | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER DEL E. WEBB MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SUN CITY WEST | N/A | N/A | $2,837 – $16,820 | 0.1/10 | |
| ABRAZO CENTRAL CAMPUS Physician | PHOENIX | N/A | N/A | $964 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| ABRAZO ARROWHEAD HOSPITAL Proprietary | GLENDALE | N/A | N/A | $964 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX Voluntary non-profit - Other | PHOENIX | N/A | N/A | $2,837 – $16,820 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER BOSWELL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SUN CITY | N/A | N/A | $4,542 – $16,820 | 0.1/10 | |
| VALLEYWISE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | PHOENIX | N/A | N/A | $3,664 – $15,228 | 0.1/10 | |
| ABRAZO SCOTTSDALE CAMPUS Proprietary | PHOENIX | N/A | N/A | $4,542 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| DIGNITY HEALTH ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MESA | N/A | N/A | $965 – $9,912 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private | TUCSON | N/A | N/A | $4,542 – $13,586 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MESA | N/A | N/A | $4,542 – $16,820 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL Proprietary | NOGALES | N/A | N/A | $4,542 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | GILBERT | N/A | N/A | $14 – $10,729 | 0.1/10 |
YUMA, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,455
Cash Price
$946-35%
Negotiated Range
$713 – $7,483
PRESCOTT, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,955
Cash Price
$1,451-26%
Negotiated Range
$965 – $2,072
WICKENBURG, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$59,244
Cash Price
$38,508-35%
Negotiated Range
$4,088 – $59,244
PHOENIX, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
$28,358
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,929 – $999,999,999
MESA, AZ · Physician
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$999,999,999 – $999,999,999
TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$965 – $15,623
PHOENIX, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,542 – $16,820
GOODYEAR, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$964 – $999,999,999
LAVEEN, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$965 – $9,912
TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,542 – $999,999,999
QUEEN CREEK, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,542 – $16,820
TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,642 – $11,421
GLENDALE, AZ · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$73 – $16,820
PHOENIX, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,315 – $12,382
CHANDLER, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$880 – $58,471
GILBERT, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
SUN CITY WEST, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,837 – $16,820
PHOENIX, AZ · Physician
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$964 – $999,999,999
GLENDALE, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$964 – $999,999,999
PHOENIX, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,837 – $16,820
SUN CITY, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,542 – $16,820
PHOENIX, AZ · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,664 – $15,228
PHOENIX, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,542 – $999,999,999
MESA, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$965 – $9,912
TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,542 – $13,586
MESA, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,542 – $16,820
NOGALES, AZ · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,542 – $999,999,999
GILBERT, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$14 – $10,729
Lumbar Discectomy Cost by City in Arizona
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What Affects Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Arizona
The cost of lumbar discectomy in Arizona depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.
Pricing for lumbar discectomy in Arizona is affected by the provider's chargemaster rates, local market competition, and the facility's negotiating leverage with insurers. Hospitals with less competition in their service area tend to maintain higher prices.
Based on data from 28 hospitals in Arizona, lumbar discectomy prices range from $1,455 to $59,244 — a 40.7x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Arizona
Hospital pricing for lumbar discectomy in Arizona varies based on facility size, ownership type, and local market competition. Larger health systems and academic medical centers often have higher chargemaster prices, while community hospitals and outpatient clinics may offer more competitive rates.
When comparing options for lumbar discectomy, consider both price and quality metrics. MyCareCost includes compliance and quality data alongside pricing to help you make a more informed decision.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Arizona
If you're paying out of pocket for lumbar discectomy in Arizona, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In Arizona, the average cash price for lumbar discectomy is $13,635, which is 40% lower than the average list price of $22,753. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.