How much does Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) cost in California?
Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) · CPT 64483 · State: California
In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for 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).
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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