CPT 63001 Surgery
Laminectomy, 1 or 2 segments, cervical Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$865
CMS PFS CY2026
Hospital Outpatient
$7
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$3
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
15.52
Work RVU
8.45
Facility PE RVU
2.78
Malpractice RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $1,417 | $1,842 — $2,834 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $1,055 | $1,371 — $2,110 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $1,037 | $1,349 — $2,075 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $1,156 | $1,503 — $2,312 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $1,165 | $1,515 — $2,330 |
| CA — CHICO | $1,148 | $1,493 — $2,296 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $1,149 | $1,494 — $2,298 |
| CA — FRESNO | $1,148 | $1,493 — $2,296 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $1,148 | $1,493 — $2,296 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $1,225 | $1,593 — $2,450 |
| CA — MADERA | $1,148 | $1,493 — $2,296 |
| CA — MERCED | $1,148 | $1,493 — $2,296 |
| CA — MODESTO | $1,148 | $1,493 — $2,296 |
| CA — NAPA | $1,259 | $1,637 — $2,518 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $1,208 | $1,571 — $2,417 |
| CA — REDDING | $1,148 | $1,493 — $2,296 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $1,148 | $1,493 — $2,296 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $1,217 | $1,583 — $2,435 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $1,186 | $1,542 — $2,373 |
| CA — SALINAS | $1,182 | $1,536 — $2,364 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Laminectomy, 1 or 2 segments, cervical cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $865. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $7. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $3.
How much does Laminectomy, 1 or 2 segments, cervical cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $865.