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

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

In Wisconsin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,206, with most between $908 and $4,160 ($2,189 cash/self-pay). Based on 91 Wisconsin hospitals — 9% lower than the national typical of $2,434. Hospital list charges run about $3,474 (1.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,206
Wisconsin · $908$4,160
Cash / self-pay
$2,189
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,474
1.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 91 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin — FAQs

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

In Wisconsin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) is about $2,206, with most between $908 and $4,160, based on 91 Wisconsin hospitals. That's 9% lower than the national typical of $2,434.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) in Wisconsin run around $2,189. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,474), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Wisconsin hospital "list" charges for a Facet joint nerve ablation (lumbar) run about $3,474 — roughly 1.6× the $2,206 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 Wisconsin?

Yes. If a Wisconsin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,206), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Wisconsin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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