Facet joint injection (spine) Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Facet joint injection (spine) is a hospital service. Prices are from 1908 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$915median cash price · 1908 hospitals, 52 statestypically $295–$2,540 depending on the hospital

≈ 9.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$1,614

Cash / self-pay

$915

Insurer-negotiated

$933

Medicare pays

$99

$295$2,540

Median cash $915 · Medicare $99 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $915 — about 9.3× 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 $1,614 list price could save about $699 (43%).

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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	$80	★ 3/5	194 min	—
Carlinville Area Hospital	Carlinville, IL	$138	$280	★ 2/5	124 min	—
Atlantic General Hospital	Berlin, MD	$138	$138	★ 3/5	147 min	—
University Medical Center	Las Vegas, NV	$139	$114	★ 2/5	238 min	—
University Medical Center of El Paso	El Paso, TX	$141	$426	★ 3/5	240 min	—
Holy Cross Hospital	Ft Lauderdale, FL	$142	$70	★ 4/5	159 min	—
Johnston Memorial Hospital	Abingdon, VA	$143	$779	★ 3/5	192 min	—
ECU Health North Hospital	Roanoke Rapids, NC	$143	$270	★ 2/5	212 min	—
El Paso Children's Hospital	El Paso, TX	$144	$368	—	—	—
Maimonides Medical Center	Brooklyn, NY	$145	—	★ 2/5	208 min	—
Singing River Health System	Pascagoula, MS	$145	$77	★ 1/5	176 min	—
Singing River Gulfport	Gulfport, MS	$145	$77	★ 2/5	165 min	—
Bronxcare Hospital Center	Bronx, NY	$146	$112	★ 1/5	186 min	—
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital	Brockton, MA	$146	$115	★ 3/5	208 min	—
Grand River Hospital District	Rifle, CO	$146	$903	—	110 min	—
Red Bud Regional Hospital	Red Bud, IL	$147	$225	★ 4/5	122 min	—
The Women's Hospital	Newburgh, IN	$147	$84	★ 5/5	130 min	—
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital	Grove Hill, AL	$149	$750	—	166 min	—
Johnson Regional Medical Center	Clarksville, AR	$152	$53	★ 4/5	143 min	—
John H Stroger Jr Hospital	Chicago, IL	$155	$80	★ 2/5	293 min	—
Provident Hospital of Chicago	Chicago, IL	$155	$80	—	190 min	—
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	$155	$276	★ 4/5	197 min	—
Oklahoma Spine Hospital	Oklahoma City, OK	$155	$792	—	112 min	—
Artesia General Hospital	Artesia, NM	$156	$242	—	99 min	—
Memorial Hospital of Converse County	Douglas, WY	$164	$117	★ 4/5	114 min	—

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 October 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: $915; Medicare pays $99.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	263	$56 $32 – $752
Univera	13	$60 $42 – $101
Independent Health	26	$73 $22 – $430
Medicare	463	$85 $41 – $1,060
Geisinger	50	$104 $60 – $1,484
Highmark	110	$160 $45 – $1,814
AmeriHealth	163	$185 $45 – $1,963
MVP Health Care	69	$218 $66 – $2,075
Amerigroup	142	$358 $70 – $1,649
Priority Health	52	$433 $81 – $6,771
Harvard Pilgrim	44	$455 $115 – $1,600
Molina Healthcare	517	$502 $45 – $2,702
Tricare / VA	314	$519 $49 – $2,009
UCare	60	$547 $50 – $1,523
AvMed	33	$587 $185 – $1,699
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	90	$725 $65 – $2,167
Centene / Ambetter	675	$725 $46 – $1,923
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1092	$740 $62 – $3,304
Devoted Health	139	$779 $52 – $1,030
Sanford Health Plan	56	$808 $82 – $1,790
Bright Health	51	$827 $607 – $2,644
HealthPartners	184	$830 $78 – $2,276
UPMC Health Plan	75	$837 $89 – $3,309
Anthem	506	$859 $63 – $3,685
Humana	844	$873 $49 – $6,009
Security Health Plan	49	$886 $84 – $2,605
Coventry	116	$894 $182 – $3,007
SelectHealth	40	$900 $90 – $4,882
Medica	173	$917 $103 – $2,565
Health Net	262	$944 $114 – $2,975
UnitedHealthcare	1303	$945 $79 – $3,301
Kaiser Permanente	193	$993 $56 – $3,019
EmblemHealth	66	$1,079 $332 – $12,590
Aetna	1195	$1,208 $90 – $4,083
MultiPlan / PHCS network	622	$1,324 $237 – $3,324
Cigna	986	$1,930 $194 – $7,820
Healthcare Highways	43	$2,059 $569 – $14,320
Oscar Health	225	$2,455 $356 – $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

State	Median cash
Maryland	$188
Mississippi	$327
Tennessee	$412
Michigan	$417
Nevada	$436
Massachusetts	$489

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 1908 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $915, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,614, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $933, a Medicare rate of about $99. Most cash prices fall between $295 and $2,540 — 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 1908 US hospitals is $915. Most hospitals fall between $295 and $2,540. 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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