How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation cost in Arkansas?

Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) · CPT 64635 · State: Arkansas

In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $1,854, with most between $812 and $3,208 ($1,777 cash/self-pay). Based on 25 Arkansas hospitals — 24% lower than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $2,756 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,854
Arkansas · $812–$3,208
Cash / self-pay
$1,777
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,756
1.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 25 Arkansas hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost in Arkansas — FAQs

How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $1,854, with most between $812 and $3,208, based on 25 Arkansas hospitals. That's 24% lower than the national typical of $2,434.

How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost without insurance in Arkansas?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Arkansas run around $1,777. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,756), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Arkansas hospital bill for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) so high?

Arkansas hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $2,756 — roughly 1.5× the $1,854 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Arkansas?

Yes. If a Arkansas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,854), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Arkansas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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