Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Maine
Last updated: May 2026
Lumbar Discectomy costs an average of $1 (cash/self-pay price) in Maine, based on data from 11 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $1 to $1 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
11 hospitals in Maine report pricing for lumbar discectomy. The average cash price is $1.
11
in Maine
$1
gross charge
$1
32% below list price
$1 – $1
1.0x spread
Hospital Prices in Maine
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | LEWISTON | $1 | $1-32% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BANGOR | $1 | $1-32% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRUNSWICK | N/A | N/A | $867 – $24,952 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH PEN BAY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROCKPORT | N/A | N/A | $867 – $33,574 | 0.1/10 | |
| LINCOLNHEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | DAMARISCOTTA | N/A | N/A | $867 – $42,727 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FARMINGTON | N/A | N/A | $867 – $31,014 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PORTLAND | N/A | N/A | $870 – $31,404 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH WALDO HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BELFAST | N/A | N/A | $867 – $35,099 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH STEPHENS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NORWAY | N/A | N/A | $867 – $32,866 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT SPRING HARBOR Government - Federal | WESTBROOK | N/A | N/A | $870 – $6,914 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | AUGUSTA | N/A | N/A | $7,083 – $28,134 | 0.1/10 |
LEWISTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$1-32%
BANGOR, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$1-32%
BRUNSWICK, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$867 – $24,952
ROCKPORT, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$867 – $33,574
DAMARISCOTTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$867 – $42,727
FARMINGTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$867 – $31,014
PORTLAND, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$870 – $31,404
BELFAST, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$867 – $35,099
NORWAY, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$867 – $32,866
WESTBROOK, ME · Government - Federal
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$870 – $6,914
AUGUSTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,083 – $28,134
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What Affects Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Maine
If you're researching lumbar discectomy costs in Maine, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Pricing for lumbar discectomy in Maine 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 11 hospitals in Maine, lumbar discectomy prices range from $1 to $1 — a 1.0x 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 Maine
Hospital pricing for lumbar discectomy in Maine 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 Maine
Self-pay patients in Maine often have access to significantly discounted rates for lumbar discectomy. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.
In Maine, the average cash price for lumbar discectomy is $1, which is 32% lower than the average list price of $1. 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.