Procedures
Facet joint injection with ultrasound, neck/upper back, 3rd+ level cost in California
Facet joint injection with ultrasound, neck/upper back, 3rd+ level 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 California
From 36 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $719 (most listed prices $118–$2,516).
Cheapest in California
- $218
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy San Juan Medical CenterFacet joint injection with ultrasound, neck/upper back, 3rd+ levelScan only$273
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy San Juan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Woodland Memorial HospitalFacet joint injection with ultrasound, neck/upper back, 3rd+ levelScan only$273
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Woodland Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Hospital of SacramentoFacet joint injection with ultrasound, neck/upper back, 3rd+ levelScan only$287
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Methodist Hospital of Sacramento price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoFacet joint injection with ultrasound, neck/upper back, 3rd+ levelScan only$325
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $388
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital of Folsom price file · checked Oct 2026 - Tahoe Forest Health SystemFacet joint injection with ultrasound, neck/upper back, 3rd+ levelScan only$596
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Tahoe Forest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Marina HospitalFacet joint injection with ultrasound, neck/upper back, 3rd+ levelScan only$656
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $719
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,025
The radiologist read is billed separately. +19 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Antioch Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,148
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian HospitalFacet joint injection with ultrasound, neck/upper back, 3rd+ levelScan only$1,227
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.