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

Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) · CPT 64635 · Metro area: Phoenix

In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,046, with most between $1,564 and $2,724 ($1,637 cash/self-pay). Based on 15 Phoenix hospitals — 16% lower than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $4,492 (2.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,046
Phoenix · $1,564–$2,724
Cash / self-pay
$1,637
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,492
2.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 15 Phoenix 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 Phoenix — FAQs

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

In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,046, with most between $1,564 and $2,724, based on 15 Phoenix hospitals. That's 16% lower than the national typical of $2,434.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Phoenix run around $1,637. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,492), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Phoenix hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $4,492 — roughly 2.2× the $2,046 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 Phoenix?

Yes. If a Phoenix hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,046), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Phoenix hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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