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

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

In Ohio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,273, with most between $1,808 and $3,842 ($2,895 cash/self-pay). Based on 84 Ohio hospitals — 7% lower than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $4,821 (2.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,273
Ohio · $1,808–$3,842
Cash / self-pay
$2,895
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,821
2.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 84 Ohio 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 Ohio — FAQs

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

In Ohio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,273, with most between $1,808 and $3,842, based on 84 Ohio hospitals. That's 7% lower than the national typical of $2,434.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Ohio run around $2,895. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,821), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Ohio hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $4,821 — roughly 2.1× the $2,273 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 Ohio?

Yes. If a Ohio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,273), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Ohio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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