Procedures
Basivertebral nerve ablation, low back, first 2 vertebrae cost in California
Basivertebral nerve ablation, low back, first 2 vertebrae usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In California
From 51 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $15,112 (most listed prices $1,859–$27,798).
Cheapest in California
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictBasivertebral nerve ablation, low back, first 2 vertebraeFacility fee only$809
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Health Mental Health HospitalBasivertebral nerve ablation, low back, first 2 vertebraeFacility fee only$809
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterBasivertebral nerve ablation, low back, first 2 vertebraeFacility fee only$1,590
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6,778
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - MarinHealth Medical CenterBasivertebral nerve ablation, low back, first 2 vertebraeFacility fee only$13,182
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MarinHealth Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13,784
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoBasivertebral nerve ablation, low back, first 2 vertebraeAll-in$16,211
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $16,431
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Valley Presbyterian HospitalBasivertebral nerve ablation, low back, first 2 vertebraeFacility fee only$16,513
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical CenterBasivertebral nerve ablation, low back, first 2 vertebraeFacility fee only$21,274
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical Center MurrietaBasivertebral nerve ablation, low back, first 2 vertebraeFacility fee only$21,274
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.