Lumbar radiofrequency ablation cost in Alexandria, MN — inpatient
In Alexandria, MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for radiofrequency ablation of facet joint nerves, lower back, one level as an inpatient: from $2,339.72 to $2,339.72, with a median of $2,339.72. Across Minnesota, the median is $2,102.45 at 54 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 64635, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alomere Health Alexandria, MN · (320) 762-1511 XR CT FACET DESTRUCT BY NEUROLYTIC LUMB SACR SNGL LVL W GUIDANCE | $2,339.72 | $4,034.00 | — | 42% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,339.72, median $2,339.72, highest $2,339.72.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,339.72 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
Radiofrequency ablation uses heat to disable the small nerves that carry pain from lower back facet joints, using imaging to guide the needle.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the injection and imaging guidance. The steroid or other medicine may be billed separately.