
The patient usually lies on a computer-operated spinal decompression machine, and a pelvic harness is put in place to support the lumbar spine. Each spinal decompression treatment takes about 30 minutes to an hour.Related articles: Chiropractor, Back Surgery, Laparoscopy, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement For patients covered by insurance, typical out-of-pocket costs consist of a percentage of the total treatment cost, usually between 10 percent and 50 percent, or as much as $2,500.warns that spinal decompression is sometimes incorrectly billed to insurance companies, and that when it is billed under the correct code, most insurance companies will not cover it because they consider it experimental. However, it is a good idea to check directly with your insurer. The Mitchell Back and Neck Pain Chiropractic Clinic in Oklahoma also states that the procedure usually is covered by insurance. For example, Orange County Spinal Decompression in California states that insurance usually covers the procedure, including some plans from Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare and Humana. Some chiropractors state that spinal decompression is covered by many health insurance plans.The cost depends on geographic region and what type of spinal decompression machine is used at the facility some machines are much more expensive than others, and thus the per-session cost can be higher.

The Kerrville Spine Center in Texas charges a total of about $3,000 for a standard protocol. For example, the Kansas City Spine Decompression Center charges $20 per session for a total of about $400 the Mitchell Back and Neck Pain Chiropractic Clinic in Oklahoma charges about $65 per session for a total of no more than $1,500.

