How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation cost in New York?

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

In New York, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $1,982, with most between $684 and $3,837 ($3,420 cash/self-pay). Based on 123 New York hospitals — 19% lower than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $3,872 (2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,982
New York · $684$3,837
Cash / self-pay
$3,420
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,872
2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 123 New York 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 York — FAQs

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

In New York, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $1,982, with most between $684 and $3,837, based on 123 New York hospitals. That's 19% lower than the national typical of $2,434.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in New York run around $3,420. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,872), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

New York hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $3,872 — roughly 2× the $1,982 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 York?

Yes. If a New York hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,982), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New York hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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