Procedures
Lower back facet nerve ablation, each additional joint cost in Colorado
Lower back facet nerve ablation, each additional joint usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Colorado
From 54 hospital and 5 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $1,200 (most listed prices $159–$3,542).
Cheapest in Colorado
- Boulder Community Foothills HospitalLower back facet nerve ablation, each additional jointDoctor fee only$57.50Source: Boulder Community Foothills Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grand River Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $133
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mt. San Rafael Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $134
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Montrose Regional Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Southeast Colorado Hospital DistrictLower back facet nerve ablation, each additional jointFacility fee only$182
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southeast Colorado Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $216
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Middle Park Health - Fraser price file · checked Oct 2026 - $344
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Family Health West Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - East Phillips County Hospital DistrictLower back facet nerve ablation, each additional jointFacility fee only$400
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: East Phillips County Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Huerfano County Hospital DistrictLower back facet nerve ablation, each additional jointFacility fee only$476
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Huerfano County Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Delta County Memorial HospitalLower back facet nerve ablation, each additional jointFacility fee only$508
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Delta County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - San Luis Valley Regional Medical CenterLower back facet nerve ablation, each additional jointFacility fee only$518
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Banner North Colorado Medical CenterLower back facet nerve ablation, each additional jointFacility fee only$527
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Banner North Colorado Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.