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

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

In Maine, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $780, with most between $406 and $1,511 ($1,169 cash/self-pay). Based on 10 Maine hospitals — 68% lower than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $1,334 (1.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$780
Maine · $406–$1,511
Cash / self-pay
$1,169
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,334
1.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 10 Maine 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 Maine — FAQs

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

In Maine, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $780, with most between $406 and $1,511, based on 10 Maine hospitals. That's 68% lower than the national typical of $2,434.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Maine run around $1,169. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,334), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Maine hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $1,334 — roughly 1.7× the $780 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 Maine?

Yes. If a Maine hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $780), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Maine hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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