Procedures
Lower back facet joint injection, with imaging, second level cost in Colorado
Lower back facet joint injection, with imaging, second 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 Colorado
From 73 hospital and 7 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $669 (most listed prices $118–$2,342).
Cheapest in Colorado
- $44.10
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Delta County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - Boulder Community Foothills HospitalLower back facet joint injection, with imaging, second levelRead only$50Source: Boulder Community Foothills Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $107
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Grand River Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $116
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Montrose Regional Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $121Source: East Morgan County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $128
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sedgwick County Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $129
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Family Health West Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $136
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mt. San Rafael Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $137
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Haxtun Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Southeast Colorado Hospital DistrictLower back facet joint injection, with imaging, second levelScan only$158
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Southeast Colorado Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $172
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Denver Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Huerfano County Hospital DistrictLower back facet joint injection, with imaging, second levelScan only$179
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Huerfano County Hospital District 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.