Pain management - nerve blocks
Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included) cost in Pennsylvania
Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Pennsylvania
From 98 hospital and 2 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $1,227 (most listed prices $352–$3,923).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Most often performed by the anesthesia group for post-op pain control as part of a shoulder or arm surgery. In that case it is an extra line on the surgery bundle, not a standalone purchase. The continuous catheter version (64416) is a different service.
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
Total price
Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included)
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Pennsylvania, from 100 providers. Most listed prices: $506–$3,245.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $169
- Center for Interventional Pain & Spine, LLC$169Clinic · Willow GroveAs quoted; may not include every part
- $231
- Center for Interventional Pain & Spine, LLC64415 Brachial Plexus Block · Brachial plexus nerve blockAsk what's included$169est. $169 total
Self-pay.
Source: centerpain.com · checked Oct 2026 - Center for Interventional Pain & Spine, LLC64415 Brachial Plexus Block · Brachial plexus nerve blockAsk what's included$169est. $169 total
Self-pay rate.
Source: centerpain.com · checked Oct 2026 - $185Source: Jefferson Abington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $57.60est. $231 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UPMC Cole price file · checked Oct 2026 - $97.20est. $270 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Meadville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Good Shepherd Rehabilitation HospitalBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingScan only$139est. $312 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $350
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $226est. $399 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Titusville Area Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $469
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Phoenixville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $469
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Pottstown Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $333est. $506 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $333est. $506 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Lankenau Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included)
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.