How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation cost in Pennsylvania?
Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) · CPT 64635 · State: Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,399, with most between $1,606 and $3,069 ($2,613 cash/self-pay). Based on 105 Pennsylvania hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $4,355 (1.8× higher).
Source: medians across 105 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — FAQs
How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,399, with most between $1,606 and $3,069, based on 105 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Pennsylvania run around $2,613. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,355), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Pennsylvania hospital bill for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) so high?
Pennsylvania hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $4,355 — roughly 1.8× the $2,399 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. If a Pennsylvania hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,399), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pennsylvania hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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