How much does a Transforaminal epidural injection cost in California?

Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) · CPT 64483 · State: California

In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) is about $1,769, with most between $1,213 and $2,144 ($1,940 cash/self-pay). Based on 214 California hospitals — 32% higher than the national typical of $1,341. Hospital list charges run about $3,752 (2.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,769
California · $1,213–$2,144
Cash / self-pay
$1,940
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,752
2.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 214 California hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) cost in California — FAQs

How much does a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) cost in California?

In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) is about $1,769, with most between $1,213 and $2,144, based on 214 California hospitals. That's 32% higher than the national typical of $1,341.

How much does a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) cost without insurance in California?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) in California run around $1,940. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,752), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my California hospital bill for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) so high?

California hospital "list" charges for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) run about $3,752 — roughly 2.1× the $1,769 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 Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) in California?

Yes. If a California hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,769), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real California hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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