Facet joint injection (spine) Cost by Hospital

Facet joint injection (spine) is a hospital service. Prices are from 1850 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$899median cash price · 1850 hospitals, 52 statestypically $295–$2,542 depending on the hospital
≈ 9.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$1,611
Cash / self-pay
$899
Insurer-negotiated
$949
Medicare pays
$99
$295$2,542
Median cash $899  ·  Medicare $99  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $899 — about 9.1× the Medicare rate ($99). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($198).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,611 list price could save about $712 (44%).

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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
Brookings Health System Brookings, SD $136 $105 ★ 4/5 100 min 13.7%
McAlester Regional Health Center Mcalester, OK $136 $317 ★ 3/5 147 min 15.0%
Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo, MI $137 $432 ★ 4/5 230 min 15.1%
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Battle Creek, MI $137 $432 ★ 3/5 192 min 15.4%
Bronson South Haven Hospital South Haven, MI $137 $479 — 138 min 15.3%
Battle Creek VA Medical Center Battle Creek, MI $137 $432 — — —
Bronson Lakeview Hospital Paw Paw, MI $137 $309 ★ 5/5 151 min 14.8%
Carlinville Area Hospital Carlinville, IL $138 $280 ★ 2/5 124 min 15.0%
Atlantic General Hospital Berlin, MD $138 $138 ★ 3/5 146 min 14.9%
University Medical Center Las Vegas, NV $139 $114 ★ 2/5 240 min 15.6%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $141 $426 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Holy Cross Hospital Ft Lauderdale, FL $142 $70 ★ 4/5 161 min 14.8%
Johnston Memorial Hospital Abingdon, VA $143 $779 ★ 3/5 186 min 15.1%
ECU Health North Hospital Roanoke Rapids, NC $143 $270 ★ 2/5 202 min 14.6%
El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX $144 $368 — — —
Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY $145 — ★ 2/5 206 min 17.2%
Singing River Health System Pascagoula, MS $145 $77 ★ 1/5 166 min 15.9%
Singing River Gulfport Gulfport, MS $145 $77 ★ 2/5 163 min 16.2%
Bronxcare Hospital Center Bronx, NY $146 $112 ★ 1/5 184 min 16.7%
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Brockton, MA $146 $115 ★ 3/5 210 min —
Grand River Hospital District Rifle, CO $146 $903 — 107 min 14.4%
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $147 $225 ★ 4/5 121 min 15.6%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $147 $84 ★ 5/5 128 min —
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Grove Hill, AL $149 $750 — 162 min —
Johnson Regional Medical Center Clarksville, AR $152 $53 ★ 4/5 144 min 15.5%

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 June 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 Facet joint injection (spine)

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: $899; Medicare pays $99.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 256
$56
$32 – $752
Univera 13
$60
$42 – $101
Independent Health 25
$73
$22 – $394
Medicare 457
$84
$41 – $1,060
Geisinger 50
$104
$60 – $1,484
AmeriHealth 149
$130
$45 – $2,234
Highmark 104
$174
$45 – $1,928
MVP Health Care 68
$218
$66 – $2,054
Amerigroup 138
$358
$70 – $1,649
Priority Health 53
$441
$81 – $6,771
Harvard Pilgrim 44
$455
$115 – $1,600
Molina Healthcare 494
$507
$44 – $2,702
Tricare / VA 307
$511
$49 – $2,110
UCare 57
$547
$50 – $1,540
AvMed 29
$651
$138 – $1,793
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 90
$725
$65 – $2,167
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1075
$750
$62 – $3,304
Centene / Ambetter 657
$757
$46 – $1,941
Devoted Health 124
$779
$49 – $1,046
Sanford Health Plan 54
$786
$82 – $1,790
Bright Health 51
$827
$607 – $2,644
HealthPartners 178
$832
$77 – $2,318
Anthem 464
$842
$62 – $3,974
UPMC Health Plan 63
$854
$89 – $2,454
Humana 810
$878
$49 – $6,009
Security Health Plan 47
$886
$84 – $2,886
SelectHealth 40
$900
$90 – $4,882
Medica 170
$934
$103 – $2,565
Health Net 258
$950
$111 – $3,018
Kaiser Permanente 192
$995
$54 – $3,019
UnitedHealthcare 1248
$1,026
$74 – $3,457
EmblemHealth 53
$1,121
$137 – $18,105
Coventry 112
$1,135
$172 – $3,054
Aetna 1144
$1,267
$90 – $4,111
MultiPlan / PHCS network 584
$1,328
$236 – $3,322
Cigna 937
$1,981
$209 – $8,253
Healthcare Highways 43
$2,059
$569 – $14,320
Oscar Health 199
$2,455
$508 – $3,549

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
Maryland$188
Puerto Rico$300
Mississippi$327
Tennessee$412
Michigan$417
Maine$430

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXPhiladelphia, PADallas, TXHouston, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYSacramento, CAKansas City, MOBronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CANashville, TNSaint Louis, MOArlington, TXBaton Rouge, LABirmingham, ALLittle Rock, ARMilwaukee, WIOklahoma City, OKOmaha, NERochester, NY

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 1850 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $899, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,611, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $949, a Medicare rate of about $99. Most cash prices fall between $295 and $2,542 — 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 Facet joint injection (spine) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1850 US hospitals is $899. Most hospitals fall between $295 and $2,542. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Facet joint injection (spine)?
Medicare pays about $99. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Facet joint injection (spine) 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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