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

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

In Kansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $1,671, with most between $857 and $2,799 ($1,935 cash/self-pay). Based on 61 Kansas hospitals — 31% lower than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $3,320 (2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,671
Kansas · $857–$2,799
Cash / self-pay
$1,935
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,320
2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 61 Kansas 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 Kansas — FAQs

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

In Kansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $1,671, with most between $857 and $2,799, based on 61 Kansas hospitals. That's 31% lower than the national typical of $2,434.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Kansas run around $1,935. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,320), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Kansas hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $3,320 — roughly 2× the $1,671 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 Kansas?

Yes. If a Kansas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,671), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Kansas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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