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Facet joint nerve radiofrequency ablation, lumbar/sacral, single joint cost in California
Compare cash prices for facet joint nerve radiofrequency ablation, lumbar/sacral, single joint at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 148 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $2,847 (most listed prices $1,014–$5,955).
Usually included: the facility fee + the doctor's or surgeon's fee.
Good to know: Each additional joint is add-on 64636, which is not part of the single-joint bundle.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Facet joint nerve radiofrequency ablation, lumbar/sacral, single joint
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 California, from 148 providers. Most listed prices: $1,151–$7,004.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $620
- $633
- $633
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceLower back facet joint nerve ablation with imaging, 1 jointRead only$87Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $394Source: Mark Twain Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Northern Inyo Healthcare District HospitalLower back facet joint nerve ablation with imaging, 1 jointScan only$457
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Rady Children's Hospital-San DiegoLower back facet joint nerve ablation with imaging, 1 jointScan only$552
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113est. $620 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $620
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - $127est. $633 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $127est. $633 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $127est. $633 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $127est. $633 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $133est. $640 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $656
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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