Radiofrequency nerve ablation Cost by Hospital

Radiofrequency nerve ablation is a hospital service. Prices are from 1722 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,590median cash price · 1722 hospitals, 52 statestypically $914–$6,212 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.6× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$4,803
Cash / self-pay
$2,590
Insurer-negotiated
$2,213
Medicare pays
$462
$914$6,212
Median cash $2,590  ·  Medicare $462  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,590 — about 5.6× the Medicare rate ($462). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($924).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,803 list price could save about $2,213 (46%).

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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
Grand River Hospital District Rifle, CO $390 $1,798 — 110 min —
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX $406 $3,327 — — —
Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $413 $650 — 99 min —
Calais Community Hospital Calais, ME $414 $321 — 154 min —
Down East Community Hospital Machias, ME $422 $496 ★ 4/5 195 min —
Beloit Health System Beloit, WI $426 $1,277 ★ 3/5 129 min —
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center Saint Ignace, MI $431 — — 122 min —
Fostoria Community Hospital Fostoria, OH $432 $434 ★ 4/5 — —
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $437 $174 — 72 min —
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $437 $174 ★ 5/5 119 min —
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $438 $751 ★ 4/5 122 min —
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $438 $282 ★ 2/5 186 min —
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $438 $404 ★ 5/5 130 min —
McLaren Flint Flint, MI $442 $195 ★ 2/5 178 min —
Bayside Community Hospital Anahuac, TX $443 $254 — 106 min —
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $450 $66 — — —
Children's Mercy South Overland Park, KS $453 $550 — — —
The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO $453 $550 — — —
Ashtabula County Medical Center Ashtabula, OH $456 $235 ★ 3/5 194 min —
UPMC Cole Coudersport, PA $462 $580 ★ 4/5 147 min —
Russellville Hospital Russellville, AL $467 $1,541 ★ 4/5 101 min —
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Carrollton, MO $469 — — 98 min —
Houlton Regional Hospital Houlton, ME $485 $464 ★ 3/5 194 min —
Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo, MI $495 $1,878 ★ 4/5 235 min —
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Battle Creek, MI $495 $1,905 ★ 3/5 191 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 Radiofrequency nerve ablation

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: $2,590; Medicare pays $462.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 236
$138
$72 – $1,758
Univera 9
$141
$16 – $202
Geisinger 46
$293
$260 – $3,500
Independent Health 20
$445
$227 – $2,311
Medicare 372
$462
$83 – $2,387
AmeriHealth 154
$651
$188 – $4,130
Amerigroup 131
$693
$660 – $2,063
MVP Health Care 57
$754
$222 – $4,887
Bright Health 41
$827
$607 – $2,644
Harvard Pilgrim 32
$1,534
$518 – $3,963
Centene / Ambetter 598
$1,713
$146 – $5,061
Highmark 103
$1,728
$133 – $4,688
Priority Health 46
$1,744
$307 – $6,771
Tricare / VA 246
$1,793
$139 – $3,716
Molina Healthcare 463
$1,861
$173 – $3,242
Sanford Health Plan 42
$1,944
$191 – $4,209
Devoted Health 128
$1,945
$1,400 – $2,274
UCare 55
$1,973
$193 – $3,710
Humana 752
$1,974
$194 – $4,690
HealthPartners 157
$1,988
$213 – $4,703
Blue Cross Blue Shield 956
$1,995
$185 – $6,020
Anthem 438
$1,995
$186 – $7,024
Coventry 85
$2,059
$727 – $4,439
UPMC Health Plan 64
$2,145
$480 – $8,084
Aetna 1050
$2,197
$400 – $4,934
UnitedHealthcare 1143
$2,320
$385 – $7,640
Kaiser Permanente 172
$2,373
$200 – $5,762
Security Health Plan 39
$2,390
$1,360 – $5,833
Medica 155
$2,428
$446 – $5,181
Health Net 175
$2,554
$281 – $5,988
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 65
$2,971
$1,524 – $4,907
SelectHealth 36
$3,282
$822 – $5,307
MultiPlan / PHCS network 540
$3,393
$932 – $6,695
AvMed 50
$3,450
$778 – $11,220
Cigna 876
$3,553
$1,118 – $10,779
Healthcare Highways 43
$3,650
$1,995 – $5,524
EmblemHealth 54
$3,735
$754 – $15,405
Oscar Health 187
$5,381
$1,117 – $7,922

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
Mississippi$830
Tennessee$834
Maryland$899
Michigan$1,358
Alabama$1,680
Maine$1,694

Prices by city

Chicago, ILDallas, TXAustin, TXHouston, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYPhiladelphia, PAKansas City, MOCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CANashville, TNSacramento, CASan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBronx, NYMiami, FLOklahoma City, OKOmaha, NERochester, NYSan Diego, CASan Francisco, CAAlbuquerque, NM

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
Daniel Kendall, DOInterventional Pain ManagementMc Lean, VA436
Martin Martucci, M.D.Pain ManagementTulsa, OK414
Farzad Sabet, MDPhysical Medicine and RehabilitationRedding, CA361
Kiumars Arfai, MDAnesthesiologyMission Hills, CA347
Blake Christensen, D.O.Pain ManagementOklahoma City, OK325
Clifford Baker, M.DInterventional Pain ManagementSun City, AZ317
Andrew Van Brocklin, DOInterventional Pain ManagementPensacola, FL306
Forrest Monroe, MDAnesthesiologyRedding, CA282
Sean Stehr, M.D.Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAlexandria, LA281
Goran Tubic, M.D.Pain ManagementBolingbrook, IL278
Donald Erb, D.O.Interventional Pain ManagementSarasota, FL278
Theodore Workman, MDPain ManagementRedding, CA277

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Does Medicare cover Radiofrequency nerve ablation?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Radiofrequency nerve ablation. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $462. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $92 — 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 1722 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,590, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $4,803, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,213, a Medicare rate of about $462. Most cash prices fall between $914 and $6,212 — 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 Radiofrequency nerve ablation cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1722 US hospitals is $2,590. Most hospitals fall between $914 and $6,212. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Radiofrequency nerve ablation?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $462). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Radiofrequency nerve ablation?
Medicare pays about $462. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Radiofrequency nerve ablation 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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