How much does Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) cost in Texas?
Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) · CPT 64635 · State: Texas
In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for 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).
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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