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

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,487, with most between $1,798 and $3,742 ($2,811 cash/self-pay). Based on 338 Texas hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $4,793 (1.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,487
Texas · $1,798–$3,742
Cash / self-pay
$2,811
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,793
1.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 338 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,487, with most between $1,798 and $3,742, based on 338 Texas 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 Texas?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Texas run around $2,811. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,793), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Texas hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $4,793 — roughly 1.9× the $2,487 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 Texas?

Yes. If a Texas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,487), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Texas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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