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

Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) · CPT 64635 · Metro area: Houston

In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,898, with most between $2,252 and $2,980 ($5,320 cash/self-pay). Based on 36 Houston hospitals — 19% higher than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $10,640 (3.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,898
Houston · $2,252–$2,980
Cash / self-pay
$5,320
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$10,640
3.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 36 Houston 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 Houston — FAQs

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

In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,898, with most between $2,252 and $2,980, based on 36 Houston hospitals. That's 19% higher than the national typical of $2,434.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Houston run around $5,320. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $10,640), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Houston hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $10,640 — roughly 3.7× the $2,898 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 Houston?

Yes. If a Houston hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,898), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Houston hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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