How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation cost in Florida?
Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) · CPT 64635 · State: Florida
In Florida, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $4,784, with most between $3,552 and $6,275 ($3,381 cash/self-pay). Based on 215 Florida hospitals — 97% higher than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $8,031 (1.7× higher).
Source: medians across 215 Florida 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 Florida — FAQs
How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost in Florida?
In Florida, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $4,784, with most between $3,552 and $6,275, based on 215 Florida hospitals. That's 97% higher than the national typical of $2,434.
How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost without insurance in Florida?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Florida run around $3,381. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $8,031), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Florida hospital bill for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) so high?
Florida hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $8,031 — roughly 1.7× the $4,784 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 Florida?
Yes. If a Florida hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $4,784), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Florida hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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