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

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

In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,551, with most between $1,897 and $3,912 ($1,592 cash/self-pay). Based on 29 Louisiana hospitals — 5% higher than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $3,402 (1.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,551
Louisiana · $1,897–$3,912
Cash / self-pay
$1,592
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,402
1.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 29 Louisiana 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 Louisiana — FAQs

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

In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,551, with most between $1,897 and $3,912, based on 29 Louisiana hospitals. That's 5% higher than the national typical of $2,434.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Louisiana run around $1,592. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,402), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Louisiana hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $3,402 — roughly 1.3× the $2,551 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 Louisiana?

Yes. If a Louisiana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,551), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Louisiana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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