How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation cost in New Jersey?
Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) · CPT 64635 · State: New Jersey
In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $3,002, with most between $2,524 and $4,715 ($2,454 cash/self-pay). Based on 50 New Jersey hospitals — 23% higher than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $6,460 (2.2× higher).
Source: medians across 50 New Jersey 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 New Jersey — FAQs
How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $3,002, with most between $2,524 and $4,715, based on 50 New Jersey hospitals. That's 23% higher than the national typical of $2,434.
How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost without insurance in New Jersey?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in New Jersey run around $2,454. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,460), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my New Jersey hospital bill for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) so high?
New Jersey hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $6,460 — roughly 2.2× the $3,002 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 New Jersey?
Yes. If a New Jersey hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,002), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Jersey hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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