How much does a Transforaminal epidural injection cost in Pittsburgh?

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

In Pittsburgh, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) is about $1,587, with most between $1,169 and $1,761 ($3,147 cash/self-pay). Based on 14 Pittsburgh hospitals — 18% higher than the national typical of $1,341. Hospital list charges run about $3,934 (2.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,587
Pittsburgh · $1,169–$1,761
Cash / self-pay
$3,147
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,934
2.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 14 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh — FAQs

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

In Pittsburgh, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) is about $1,587, with most between $1,169 and $1,761, based on 14 Pittsburgh hospitals. That's 18% higher than the national typical of $1,341.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) in Pittsburgh run around $3,147. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,934), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Pittsburgh hospital "list" charges for a Transforaminal epidural injection (lumbar) run about $3,934 — roughly 2.5× the $1,587 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 Pittsburgh?

Yes. If a Pittsburgh hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,587), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pittsburgh hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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