The average price of a total disc replacement in New York City, the largest city in the U.S., is $32,521, according to Healthcare Bluebook, a price transparency tool.
Healthcare Bluebook's average cost of a total disc replacement includes facility, physician and anesthesia fees and is calculated based on the amount health plans have paid on medical claims.
Here is the average cost of a total disc replacement in the 10 largest cities in the U.S.:
1. New York City: $32,521
2. Los Angeles: $24,878
3. Chicago: $23,489
4. Houston: $22,705
5. Phoenix: $26,947
6. Philadelphia: $26,690
7. San Antonio: $21,694
8. San Diego: $22,554
9. Dallas: $43,564
10. San Jose, Calif.: $39,346