Pain management
Epidural blood patch cost
Compare cash prices for epidural blood patch at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
Nationwide
Total prices (all parts) at 3,853 hospitals. "Most listed prices" is the middle 80% of published prices.
Usually included: the facility fee + the doctor's or surgeon's fee.
Good to know: Often done for post-dural-puncture headache after an epidural or LP. When done in L&D, it is billed on the inpatient account.
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Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
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.