Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Lexington, KY
MS-DRG 552 · 2 hospitals in Lexington
Charges here run from $39,789 to $41,866 — a difference of $2,077 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Kentucky hospital charges $30,967.
Hospitals in Lexington, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
F
Baptist Health Lexington
Lexington, KY |
$39,789 28% above the state average | $7,011 | 21 |
|
C
University Of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington, KY |
$41,866 35% above the state average | $10,185 | 55 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.