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

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

In Nebraska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,342, with most between $1,615 and $2,645 ($1,509 cash/self-pay). Based on 36 Nebraska hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $3,020 (1.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,342
Nebraska · $1,615–$2,645
Cash / self-pay
$1,509
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,020
1.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 36 Nebraska 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 Nebraska — FAQs

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

In Nebraska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,342, with most between $1,615 and $2,645, based on 36 Nebraska hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $2,434.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Nebraska run around $1,509. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,020), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Nebraska hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $3,020 — roughly 1.3× the $2,342 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 Nebraska?

Yes. If a Nebraska hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,342), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Nebraska hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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