How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation cost in San Antonio?
Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) · CPT 64635 · Metro area: San Antonio
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,320, with most between $2,113 and $2,341 ($901 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 5% lower than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $3,603 (1.6× higher).
Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs
How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,320, with most between $2,113 and $2,341, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 5% lower than the national typical of $2,434.
How much does a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost without insurance in San Antonio?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in San Antonio run around $901. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,603), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my San Antonio hospital bill for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) so high?
San Antonio hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $3,603 — roughly 1.6× the $2,320 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 San Antonio?
Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,320), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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