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

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

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,866, with most between $2,078 and $4,239 ($2,332 cash/self-pay). Based on 62 Colorado hospitals — 18% higher than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $4,298 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,866
Colorado · $2,078–$4,239
Cash / self-pay
$2,332
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,298
1.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 62 Colorado 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 Colorado — FAQs

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

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,866, with most between $2,078 and $4,239, based on 62 Colorado 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 Colorado?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Colorado run around $2,332. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,298), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Colorado hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $4,298 — roughly 1.5× the $2,866 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 Colorado?

Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,866), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Colorado hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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