Procedures
Lower back facet joint injection, with imaging, second level cost in Iowa
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 Iowa
From 95 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $669 (most listed prices $118–$2,342).
Cheapest in Iowa
- $42
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $46.40
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Story County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $62.90
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Mahaska Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $80.80
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Floyd County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $85
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- UnityPoint Health - Allen HospitalLower back facet joint injection, with imaging, second levelScan only$88.32
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical CenterLower back facet joint injection, with imaging, second levelScan only$112
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical CenterLower back facet joint injection, with imaging, second levelScan only$118
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical CenterLower back facet joint injection, with imaging, second levelScan only$118
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $123Source: CHI Health Mercy Corning price file · checked Oct 2026
- $126Source: CHI Health Missouri Valley price file · checked Oct 2026
- $126
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Shenandoah Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Lower back facet joint injection, with imaging, second level
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.