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

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

In Kentucky, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $1,763, with most between $1,467 and $2,287 ($2,122 cash/self-pay). Based on 32 Kentucky hospitals — 28% lower than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $3,502 (2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,763
Kentucky · $1,467–$2,287
Cash / self-pay
$2,122
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,502
2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 32 Kentucky 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 Kentucky — FAQs

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

In Kentucky, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $1,763, with most between $1,467 and $2,287, based on 32 Kentucky hospitals. That's 28% lower than the national typical of $2,434.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Kentucky run around $2,122. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,502), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Kentucky hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $3,502 — roughly 2× the $1,763 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 Kentucky?

Yes. If a Kentucky hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,763), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Kentucky hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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