Lumbar discectomy cost in Kalispell, MT — inpatient
In Kalispell, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for lumbar discectomy or laminotomy to free a nerve root, one level as an inpatient: from $5,006.95 to $5,006.95, with a median of $5,006.95. Across Montana, the median is $3,006.84 at 7 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 63030, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Health Medical Center Kalispell, MT · (406) 752-5111 LOW BACK DISK SURG | $5,006.95 | $7,703.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $5,006.95, median $5,006.95, highest $5,006.95.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $5,006.95 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This lower-back surgery removes part of the bone (lamina) and, when needed, a herniated piece of disc to take pressure off a nerve root at one spinal level. It is often called a microdiscectomy and is done for leg pain (sciatica) that does not improve with other treatment.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and recovery. The surgeon, anesthesia and any overnight stay are usually billed separately.