How much does Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost in Illinois?
Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) · CPT 64635 · State: Illinois
In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,228, with most between $1,348 and $2,848 ($2,483 cash/self-pay). Based on 77 Illinois hospitals — 8% lower than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $4,500 (2× higher).
Source: medians across 77 Illinois 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 Illinois — FAQs
How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost in Illinois?
In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,228, with most between $1,348 and $2,848, based on 77 Illinois hospitals. That's 8% lower than the national typical of $2,434.
How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost without insurance in Illinois?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Illinois run around $2,483. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,500), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Illinois hospital bill for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) so high?
Illinois hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $4,500 — roughly 2× the $2,228 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 Illinois?
Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,228), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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