How much does a Transforaminal epidural injection cost in Houston?

Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) · CPT 64483 · Metro area: Houston

In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) is about $1,841, with most between $1,197 and $2,185 ($3,898 cash/self-pay). Based on 36 Houston hospitals — 37% higher than the national typical of $1,341. Hospital list charges run about $7,795 (4.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,841
Houston · $1,197–$2,185
Cash / self-pay
$3,898
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$7,795
4.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 36 Houston 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 Houston — FAQs

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

In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) is about $1,841, with most between $1,197 and $2,185, based on 36 Houston hospitals. That's 37% higher than the national typical of $1,341.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) in Houston run around $3,898. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,795), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Houston hospital "list" charges for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) run about $7,795 — roughly 4.2× the $1,841 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 Houston?

Yes. If a Houston hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,841), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Houston hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

Charged more than $1,841 in Houston?

Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real Houston hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.

Upload Your Bill