Epidural steroid injection Cost by Hospital

Epidural steroid injection is a hospital service. Prices are from 1980 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,285median cash price · 1980 hospitals, 52 statestypically $474–$3,414 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$2,319
Cash / self-pay
$1,285
Insurer-negotiated
$946
Medicare pays
$275
$474$3,414
Median cash $1,285  ·  Medicare $275  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,285 — about 4.7× the Medicare rate ($275). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($550).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,319 list price could save about $1,035 (45%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Putnam County Memorial Hospital Unionville, MO $202 $222 — 118 min 15.1%
Russellville Hospital Russellville, AL $204 $623 ★ 4/5 103 min 16.3%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $208 $96 — 70 min —
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $208 $96 ★ 5/5 118 min 14.2%
Hurley Medical Center Flint, MI $210 $80 ★ 2/5 169 min 15.6%
Avera Queen of Peace Mitchell, SD $212 $181 ★ 4/5 103 min 14.4%
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $214 $641 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%
Brookings Health System Brookings, SD $219 $181 ★ 4/5 100 min 13.7%
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center Saint Ignace, MI $224 — — 121 min 14.7%
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $228 $391 ★ 4/5 121 min 15.6%
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $228 $159 ★ 2/5 189 min 15.3%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $228 $240 ★ 5/5 128 min —
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Carrollton, MO $233 — — 104 min 14.9%
Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA $266 $634 ★ 2/5 203 min 16.0%
Children's Mercy South Overland Park, KS $268 $411 — — —
The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO $268 $411 — — —
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $269 $357 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center Schenectady, NY $272 $252 — — 13.1%
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $280 $280 — — 17.1%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $284 $681 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Gordon Memorial Hospital District Gordon, NE $285 $262 — 105 min 15.4%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. Jonesboro, AR $292 $957 ★ 3/5 128 min 15.3%
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc West Memphis, AR $292 $957 — 147 min 14.7%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County New Albany, MS $292 $957 ★ 4/5 144 min 14.1%
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms Oxford, MS $292 $957 ★ 4/5 153 min 16.2%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Epidural steroid injection

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $1,285; Medicare pays $275.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 277
$86
$34 – $673
Univera 14
$106
$81 – $214
Independent Health 27
$175
$55 – $820
Amerigroup 147
$276
$263 – $856
Medicare 476
$284
$44 – $881
Priority Health 53
$393
$143 – $2,571
AmeriHealth 183
$610
$94 – $3,003
Highmark 109
$636
$74 – $2,098
MVP Health Care 68
$657
$110 – $2,880
Tricare / VA 325
$660
$86 – $1,293
Molina Healthcare 533
$670
$90 – $2,702
Geisinger 53
$674
$118 – $2,999
Devoted Health 162
$682
$447 – $811
Harvard Pilgrim 42
$693
$274 – $2,003
UCare 62
$700
$99 – $1,584
Humana 903
$730
$113 – $2,835
Centene / Ambetter 686
$756
$92 – $2,201
UPMC Health Plan 89
$761
$116 – $2,867
HealthPartners 205
$765
$117 – $1,805
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1134
$813
$90 – $2,941
Anthem 509
$825
$98 – $3,767
Bright Health 54
$827
$607 – $2,644
Kaiser Permanente 213
$880
$204 – $2,556
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 102
$922
$399 – $2,182
Sanford Health Plan 53
$929
$107 – $1,688
UnitedHealthcare 1321
$931
$194 – $3,362
SelectHealth 42
$975
$250 – $4,882
Medica 187
$1,117
$264 – $2,750
Coventry 112
$1,178
$258 – $2,720
Health Net 248
$1,320
$235 – $3,104
Security Health Plan 48
$1,330
$658 – $2,222
Aetna 1221
$1,430
$247 – $3,889
AvMed 59
$1,592
$634 – $9,160
MultiPlan / PHCS network 644
$1,741
$483 – $3,601
EmblemHealth 56
$1,983
$597 – $18,105
Healthcare Highways 44
$2,152
$1,090 – $14,612
Cigna 1013
$2,284
$642 – $7,480
Oscar Health 208
$2,707
$827 – $3,505

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$300
Mississippi$381
Tennessee$384
Maryland$542
Maine$654
Arkansas$741

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXPhiladelphia, PACincinnati, OHNew York, NYKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CASacramento, CABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXOklahoma City, OKPlano, TXSan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBirmingham, ALLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLMilwaukee, WINashville, TN

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Wilson Van Dam, M.D.Physical Medicine and RehabilitationColumbia, SC1,261
Stephen Friedman, MDAnesthesiologyNaples, FL1,217
Keeran Kumar, M.D.AnesthesiologyEncinitas, CA973
Brooke Vanderby, MDAnesthesiologyGlenview, IL920
David Duff, CRNACertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)Lexington, KY878
Derrick Randall, MDPain ManagementCharleston, SC866
Robert Jarka, M.D.AnesthesiologyPlacerville, CA832
Arash Motaghi, D.O.Pain ManagementRichland, WA824
Blake Christensen, D.O.Pain ManagementOklahoma City, OK822
Joseph Richards, DOInterventional Pain ManagementHaverford, PA723
John Ruxer, DOPain ManagementPaducah, KY719
Nathaniel Lowen, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryBoca Raton, FL718

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Does Medicare cover Epidural steroid injection?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Epidural steroid injection. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $275. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $55 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1980 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,285, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,319, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $946, a Medicare rate of about $275. Most cash prices fall between $474 and $3,414 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Epidural steroid injection cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1980 US hospitals is $1,285. Most hospitals fall between $474 and $3,414. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Epidural steroid injection?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $275). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Epidural steroid injection?
Medicare pays about $275. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Epidural steroid injection prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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