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

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

In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,867, with most between $2,057 and $4,076 ($3,956 cash/self-pay). Based on 181 California hospitals — 18% higher than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $6,340 (2.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,867
California · $2,057–$4,076
Cash / self-pay
$3,956
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$6,340
2.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 181 California 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 California — FAQs

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

In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,867, with most between $2,057 and $4,076, based on 181 California hospitals. That's 18% higher than the national typical of $2,434.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in California run around $3,956. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,340), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

California hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $6,340 — roughly 2.2× the $2,867 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 California?

Yes. If a California hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,867), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real California hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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