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

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

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,182, with most between $1,766 and $2,513 ($1,570 cash/self-pay). Based on 85 Tennessee hospitals — 10% lower than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $3,528 (1.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,182
Tennessee · $1,766–$2,513
Cash / self-pay
$1,570
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,528
1.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 85 Tennessee 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 Tennessee — FAQs

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

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,182, with most between $1,766 and $2,513, based on 85 Tennessee hospitals. That's 10% lower than the national typical of $2,434.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Tennessee run around $1,570. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,528), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Tennessee hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $3,528 — roughly 1.6× the $2,182 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 Tennessee?

Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,182), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Tennessee hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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