How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation cost in North Carolina?

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

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,550, with most between $206 and $4,514 ($4,502 cash/self-pay). Based on 49 North Carolina hospitals — 5% higher than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $9,005 (3.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,550
North Carolina · $206–$4,514
Cash / self-pay
$4,502
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$9,005
3.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 49 North Carolina 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 North Carolina — FAQs

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

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,550, with most between $206 and $4,514, based on 49 North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in North Carolina run around $4,502. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $9,005), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $9,005 — roughly 3.5× the $2,550 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 North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,550), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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