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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Trial Neurostimulator Implantation Cost Average | $7,200 - $19,600 | Free Quote |
Non-Rechargeable Neurostimulator Implantation Cost Average | $22,600 - $61,900 | Free Quote |
Rechargeable Neurostimulator Implantation Cost Average | $34,500 - $94,900 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Contra Costa Regional Medical Center | Martinez | Acute Care Hospital |
Brentwood Surgery Center | Brentwood | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus | Concord | Acute Care Hospital |
Omni Surgicenter | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Peninsula Medical Center | Burlingame | Acute Care Hospital |
San Leandro Hospital | San Leandro | Acute Care Hospital |
Sequoia Surgical Pavilion | Walnut Creek | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Washington Outpatient Surgery Center | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mt. Diablo Surgery Center | Concord | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Eden Medical Center | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Shadelands Surgery Center | Walnut Creek | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Marin General Hospital | Greenbrae | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Hospital | Fremont | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Physicians Surgery Center | Daly City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Marin Specialty Surgery Center | Greenbrae | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center | San Rafael | Acute Care Hospital |
Ak Surgery Center | San Leandro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Presidio Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
San Mateo Surgery Center | San Mateo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Surgery Center | Corte Madera | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St. Mary's Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Hacienda Surgery Center | Pleasanton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Ramon Regional Medical Center | San Ramon | Acute Care Hospital |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp | Berkeley | Acute Care Hospital |
Blackhawk Surgery Center, A Medical Corp. | Danville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Premier Surgery Center | Concord | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
University of California San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Willow Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Rose Hospital | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
Menlo Park Surgical Hospital | Menlo Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Highland Hospital | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
North Bay Regional Surgery Center | Novato | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Chinese Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgecenter of Palo Alto | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Vista Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
Aspen Surgery Center | Walnut Creek | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Trivalley Outpatient Surgery Center | Pleasanton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgical Suite | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
Sutter Delta Medical Center | Antioch | Acute Care Hospital |
Greenbrae Surgery Center | Greenbrae | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Leandro Surgery Center | San Leandro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Heights Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bayspine Surgery Center | Richmond | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Laguna Honda Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Valley Memorial Center | Livermore | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Surgery Center | Oakland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Fremont Ambulatory Surgery Center | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Post Street Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Webster Surgery Center | Oakland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Peninsula Procedure Center | Redwood City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific Campus | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Seton Medical Center | Daly City | Acute Care Hospital |
Novato Community Hospital | Novato | Acute Care Hospital |
Laurel Grove Hospital | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Canyon Pinole Surgery Center | Pinole | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Abj Surgery Center | San Mateo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tresanti Medical Corporation | San Ramon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Ramon Surgery Center | San Ramon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Doctors Medical Center - San Pablo Campus | San Pablo | Acute Care Hospital |
East Bay Medical Surgical Center | Castro Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
San Mateo Medical Center | San Mateo | Acute Care Hospital |
Pleasanton Surgery Center | Pleasanton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center | South San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Alameda Hospital | Alameda | Acute Care Hospital |
San Francisco General Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation Cost and Procedure Introduction
Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) implantation is a procedure in which a small electrical device is placed under the skin near the spine. This procedure is recommended for patients with chronic pain after more conservative measures — medication, physical therapy, surgeries, injections — have failed to provide adequate relief. Spinal cord stimulators are used to deliver electrical pulses to the spinal cord to mask pain signals before they reach the brain. Spinal cord stimulator implantations are performed at a hospital by a neurosurgeon who specializes in pain management. It is usually a two-stage procedure: There is a trial stimulator that will determine if the SCS will work for the type of pain you’re experiencing and where to place the stimulator. Most patients return home the same day as the procedure or the next morning. Recovery times vary, depending on how quickly your body heals and your pain level, but you should be able to return to normal activities within six weeks.
Patient Preparation for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
A physical examination will be performed along with blood tests, chest X-rays and EKGs. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant). Also, let your doctor know if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention, and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for the surgery; be sure to read and follow those instructions. You will be asked to fast for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight. You will need to make arrangements for transportation after the surgery is complete. If you are given a prescription for pain medication, have it filled prior to surgery.
What to Expect During and After Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
There are two stages to the spinal cord stimulator implantation. The first stage is an outpatient procedure using local anesthetic. Using an X-ray to view the area, the surgeon will insert a hollow needle into the space between the bone and spinal cord. The trial lead is then inserted and placed near specific nerves. The wires will be attached to a generator worn on a belt. You’ll go home and monitor your pain level, following all instructions from your doctor. After three to seven days, you’ll return to your doctor to discuss next steps. If it was successful, you’ll move on to stage two. If the trial was unsuccessful, the doctor will remove the trial leads. Stage two is when the permanent stimulator is implanted. After arriving at the hospital, you’ll have a brief physical exam and you will be given a local anesthetic and sedative. The electrode leads are inserted with the aid of an X-ray. Then a small incision is made over the vertebra. A small portion of the bony arch is removed to make room for the leads, which are attached to the epidural space above the spinal cord. After testing the placement and pain level, the surgeon will run the lead wire under the skin to a generator which will be placed under the skin of the buttock. The surgeon will close the incision using stitches or steri-strips.
After surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room for observation. Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are alert, you will most often be discharged to your home. Before being discharged, you will be given instructions about care for your incision, limits on activities and what you should do to aid your recovery. If you notice any of the following, call the number the hospital gave you: Fever, excessive sweating, difficulty urinating, redness, bleeding or worsening pain.
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