Hi Kathy,
I have been told to expect a 1 level L5-S1 Charite replacement to cost about $50K + or -. That's for the surgeon, anesthesiologist, artificial disc, & the hospital stay. Hope that helps!
Karin
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Disc Bulge C4/C5, Disc Degeneration T11/T12, Bi-Lateral tears L5/S1, Diagnosed w/ Lumbar Disc Derangement w/ Radiculopaphy. Treatment: IDET, Percutaneous Discectomy, SI Joint Injection, Facet Block. All failed. Empire BC/BS Denied Coverage for ADR-lost all of my appeals. MVP also denied coverage.
ALIF/PLIF Fusion 1/20/09
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