Lumbar radiofrequency ablation cost in Grand Forks, ND — inpatient
In Grand Forks, ND-MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for radiofrequency ablation of facet joint nerves, lower back, one level as an inpatient: from $2,065.46 to $2,065.46, with a median of $2,065.46. Across North Dakota, the median is $2,065.46 at 11 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 Mar 1, 2026 and Mar 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altru Hospital Grand Forks, ND · (701) 780-5000 HC DESTROY LUMB/SAC FACET JNT | $2,065.46 | $3,386.00 | — | 39% | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,065.46, median $2,065.46, highest $2,065.46.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $2,479.32 — 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.