Facet joint injection (spine) Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Facet joint injection (spine) is a hospital service. Prices are from 1895 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$912median cash price · 1895 hospitals, 52 statestypically $295–$2,553 depending on the hospital

≈ 9.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$1,623

Cash / self-pay

$912

Insurer-negotiated

$938

Medicare pays

$99

$295$2,553

Median cash $912 · Medicare $99 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $912 — about 9.2× 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 $1,623 list price could save about $711 (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

See negotiated rates for your insurer:

Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Ashtabula County Medical Center	Ashtabula, OH	$138	$82	★ 3/5	191 min	16.8%
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%
John H Stroger Jr Hospital	Chicago, IL	$155	$80	★ 2/5	280 min	15.0%
Provident Hospital of Chicago	Chicago, IL	$155	$80	—	222 min	15.5%
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	$155	$276	★ 4/5	179 min	14.6%
Oklahoma Spine Hospital	Oklahoma City, OK	$155	$792	—	110 min	13.1%
Artesia General Hospital	Artesia, NM	$156	$242	—	101 min	15.0%
Memorial Hospital of Converse County	Douglas, WY	$164	$117	★ 4/5	114 min	14.8%

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 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: $912; Medicare pays $99.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	260	$56 $32 – $752
Univera	13	$60 $42 – $101
Independent Health	26	$73 $22 – $430
Medicare	458	$84 $41 – $1,060
Geisinger	50	$104 $60 – $1,484
Highmark	104	$174 $45 – $1,928
AmeriHealth	162	$184 $45 – $1,963
MVP Health Care	68	$218 $66 – $2,054
Amerigroup	141	$358 $70 – $1,649
Priority Health	53	$441 $81 – $6,771
Harvard Pilgrim	44	$455 $115 – $1,600
Molina Healthcare	516	$504 $44 – $2,702
Tricare / VA	310	$511 $49 – $2,058
UCare	59	$547 $50 – $1,529
AvMed	31	$640 $105 – $1,793
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	90	$725 $65 – $2,167
Centene / Ambetter	662	$748 $46 – $1,941
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1087	$750 $61 – $3,304
Sanford Health Plan	54	$786 $82 – $1,790
Devoted Health	137	$820 $49 – $1,046
Anthem	490	$826 $63 – $3,815
Bright Health	51	$827 $607 – $2,644
HealthPartners	183	$830 $78 – $2,281
UPMC Health Plan	74	$851 $90 – $3,477
Humana	834	$877 $49 – $6,009
Security Health Plan	49	$886 $84 – $2,605
SelectHealth	40	$900 $90 – $4,882
Medica	173	$917 $103 – $2,565
Health Net	260	$950 $111 – $3,018
Kaiser Permanente	193	$993 $56 – $3,019
UnitedHealthcare	1280	$994 $74 – $3,446
EmblemHealth	53	$1,121 $137 – $18,105
Coventry	114	$1,135 $173 – $3,058
Aetna	1174	$1,265 $90 – $4,111
MultiPlan / PHCS network	606	$1,321 $237 – $3,325
Cigna	963	$1,940 $199 – $7,820
Healthcare Highways	43	$2,059 $569 – $14,320
Oscar Health	212	$2,455 $455 – $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

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

Prices by city

Prices by state

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.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Brian Weaver, MD	Anesthesiology	Norfolk, VA	1,009
Brian Weaver, MD	Anesthesiology	Norfolk, VA	1,004
Scott Sauer, DO	Interventional Pain Management	Myrtle Beach, SC	863
Scott Sauer, DO	Interventional Pain Management	Myrtle Beach, SC	857
Kiumars Arfai, MD	Anesthesiology	Mission Hills, CA	833
Kiumars Arfai, MD	Anesthesiology	Mission Hills, CA	827
Kenneth Bradley, MD	Pain Management	Torrance, CA	813
Kenneth Bradley, MD	Pain Management	Torrance, CA	812
Nathaniel Lowen, M.D.	Orthopedic Surgery	Boca Raton, FL	662
Blake Christensen, D.O.	Pain Management	Oklahoma City, OK	632
Blake Christensen, D.O.	Pain Management	Oklahoma City, OK	629
Bruce Johnson, MD	Anesthesiology	Florence, SC	587

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Does Medicare cover Facet joint injection (spine)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Facet joint injection (spine). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $99. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $20 — 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 1895 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $912, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,623, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $938, a Medicare rate of about $99. Most cash prices fall between $295 and $2,553 — 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 1895 US hospitals is $912. Most hospitals fall between $295 and $2,553. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Facet joint injection (spine)?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $99). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

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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