Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo total disc replacement surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area.
The costs for total disc replacement includes facility, physician and anesthesia fees. Here are the average prices for total disc replacement in 30 of the most populous cities in the U.S., based on data from the Census:
1. Columbus, Ohio: $45,901
2. Indianapolis: $41,367
3. Portland, Ore.: $40,177
4. San Jose, Calif.: $37,332
5. San Francisco: $37,332
6. Dallas: $37,278
7. Fort Worth, Texas: $37,278
8. Seattle: $35,185
9. Denver: $34,614
10. Charlotte, N.C.: $33,875
11. Detroit: $33,414
12. New York City: $31,965
13. Milwaukee: $29,802
14. Austin, Texas: $28,110
15. Los Angeles: $27,340
16. Nashville, Tenn.: $26,592
17. Las Vegas: $26,024
18. Jacksonville, Fla.: $25,898
19. Houston: $25,818
20. Phoenix: $25,707
21. Chicago: $25,141
22. El Paso, Texas: $24,929
23. San Diego: $24,903
24. Washington, D.C.: $24,643
25. Louisville, Ky.: $24,591
26. San Antonio: $22,520
27. Philadelphia: $22,276
28. Memphis, Tenn.: $21,106
29. Boston: $20,749
30, Oklahoma City: $19,438