How much does a Transforaminal epidural injection cost in Iowa?

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

In Iowa, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) is about $877, with most between $512 and $1,478 ($1,193 cash/self-pay). Based on 64 Iowa hospitals — 35% lower than the national typical of $1,341. Hospital list charges run about $1,400 (1.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$877
Iowa · $512–$1,478
Cash / self-pay
$1,193
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,400
1.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 64 Iowa 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 Iowa — FAQs

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

In Iowa, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) is about $877, with most between $512 and $1,478, based on 64 Iowa hospitals. That's 35% lower than the national typical of $1,341.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) in Iowa run around $1,193. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,400), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Iowa hospital "list" charges for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) run about $1,400 — roughly 1.6× the $877 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 Iowa?

Yes. If a Iowa hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $877), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Iowa hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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