Lumbar facet injection cost in California
In California, 76 hospitals publish a cash price for facet joint injection, lower back, one level, with imaging guidance: from $287.00 to $7,588.80, with a median of $2,059.20. The lowest price is at County of Monterey (Salinas). The highest price is 26.4× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 64493. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$287.00County of Monterey
Median$2,059.20half pay less
Highest$7,588.80in California
Lowest saves$1,772.20vs the median
Hospitals in California, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Monterey lowest Salinas · Salinas, CA Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | $287.00 | $287.00 | Aug 14, 2026 source file |
| Healdsburg Hospital Healdsburg · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $493.17 | $967.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| NorthBay Medical Center Fairfield · Vallejo, CA Pf Inj Paravert F Jnt L/S 1 Le | $547.55 | $547.55 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Rch Inj Paravert F Jnt L/S 1 Lev | $748.50 | $998.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Tarzana · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $861.35 | $2,461.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Saint John's Health Center Santa Monica · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $869.05 | $2,483.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| El Camino Hospital Mountain View · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $980.75 | $3,923.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital Upland · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | $1,083.00 | $5,612.00 | Apr 2, 2026 source file |
| Tri-City Medical Center Oceanside · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA CITY INJ PARAVER FAC JNT L/S 1 LEVE | $1,101.65 | $1,836.09 | May 29, 2026 source file |
| Chino Valley Medical Center Chino · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Hc Inj Dx/Thr Paravrt Facet Jnt Img Lumb/Sac 1St Lvl | $1,132.00 | $4,342.25 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Desert Valley Hospital one side Victorville · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA INJ ANES/STER LUMB/SACR SGL LT | $1,132.00 | $2,016.54 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Hc Inj Dx/Thr Paravrt Facet Jnt Img Lumb/Sac 1St Lvl | $1,132.00 | $2,649.45 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Montclair Hospital Medical Center Montclair · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Hc Inj Dx/Thr Paravrt Facet Jnt Img Lumb/Sac 1St Lvl | $1,132.00 | $4,342.25 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA INJ,DX,OR THERAPY AGNT, PARAVE | $1,132.00 | $4,283.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA LUMBAR PARAVERTEBRAL NERVE BLK | $1,132.00 | $515.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Riverside University Medical Center Moreno Valley · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA HC Lumbar/Sacral Fct Inj 1st Lvl | $1,169.53 | $1,169.53 | — source file |
| Loma Linda University Medical Center Loma Linda · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA HC LUMBAR/SACRAL FACET INJECT/INT | $1,286.10 | $2,858.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta Murrieta · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA HC LUMBAR/SACRAL FACET INJECT/INT | $1,286.10 | $2,858.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| Loma Linda University Childrens Hospital Loma Linda · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA HC LUMBAR/SACRAL FACET INJECT/INT | $1,323.00 | $2,940.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital Marina del Rey · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Outpatient Surgical Services | $1,550.64 | $2,385.60 | Nov 26, 2025 source file |
| UC San Diego Medical Center San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Injection Of Lower Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance | $1,558.70 | $2,834.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Mission Hills · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $1,723.40 | $4,924.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St Jude Hospital Fullerton · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $1,810.08 | $3,771.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park Baldwin Park · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey Downey · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fontana Fontana · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Moreno Valley Moreno Valley · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Ontario Ontario · Ontario, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim Anaheim · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Irvine Irvine · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City Panorama City · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Riverside Riverside · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego - Clairemont Mesa San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego - Zion San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Bay Harbor City · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Woodland Hills Woodland Hills · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $2,059.20 | $3,960.00 | — source file |
| Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $2,317.95 | $4,545.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| USC Kenneth Norris Jr Cancer Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Njx Dx/Ther Agt Pvrt Facet Jt Lmbr/Sac 1 Level | $2,578.25 | $2,578.25 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| USC Arcadia Hospital Arcadia · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 64493-FACET BLOCK LUMBAR/SACRA | $2,641.80 | $7,548.00 | Jul 27, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Hospital of Orange Orange · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $2,947.20 | $6,140.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Tahoe Forest Hospital Truckee · Truckee-Grass Valley, CA Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | $3,023.00 | $3,023.00 | Jul 6, 2026 source file |
| Mission Hospital Regional Med Center Mission Viejo · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $3,115.68 | $6,491.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Medical Center San Pedro San Pedro · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $3,187.45 | $9,107.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance Torrance · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $3,187.45 | $9,107.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Keck Hospital of USC Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Njx Dx/Ther Agt Pvrt Facet Jt Lmbr/Sac 1 Level | $3,300.00 | $3,300.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital Petaluma · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $3,615.90 | $7,090.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center Napa · Napa, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $3,624.57 | $7,107.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Stanford Health Care Stanford · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Inj Paravert F Jnt L/S 1 Lev | $3,954.00 | $9,885.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital & Rehab Center - Vallejo Vallejo · Vallejo, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch Antioch · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont Fremont · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fresno Fresno · Fresno, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Manteca Manteca · Stockton-Lodi, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Modesto Modesto · Modesto, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond Oakland · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City Redwood City · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Richmond Campus Richmond · Richmond, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville Roseville · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento Sacramento · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco San Francisco · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Jose San Jose · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro San Leandro · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Rafael San Rafael · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara Santa Clara · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Rosa Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Sacramento Sacramento · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco South San Francisco · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Vacaville Vacaville · Vallejo, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek Walnut Creek · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $4,026.40 | $7,190.00 | — source file |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Outpatient Grouper - 1 | $4,468.61 | $6,874.78 | Nov 26, 2025 source file |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Burbank · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $4,837.70 | $13,822.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Shriners Childrens - Northern California Sacramento · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $5,527.24 | $5,527.24 | — source file |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka · Eureka-Arcata, CA HC INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $7,588.80 | $14,880.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 25 | $861.35 | $2,059.20 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 11 | $1,083.00 | $1,286.10 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 9 | $4,026.40 | $4,026.40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 7 | $748.50 | $1,558.70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 4 | $4,026.40 | $4,026.40 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 4 | $980.75 | $3,990.20 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 4 | $493.17 | $2,966.92 |
| Vallejo, CA | 3 | $547.55 | $4,026.40 |
| Eureka-Arcata, CA | 1 | $7,588.80 | $7,588.80 |
| Fresno, CA | 1 | $4,026.40 | $4,026.40 |
| Modesto, CA | 1 | $4,026.40 | $4,026.40 |
| Napa, CA | 1 | $3,624.57 | $3,624.57 |
| Ontario, CA | 1 | $2,059.20 | $2,059.20 |
| Richmond, CA | 1 | $4,026.40 | $4,026.40 |
| Salinas, CA | 1 | $287.00 | $287.00 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 1 | $4,026.40 | $4,026.40 |
| Truckee-Grass Valley, CA | 1 | $3,023.00 | $3,023.00 |
What it is
This injection puts numbing medicine or a steroid into or near a facet joint of the lower back, 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.
Facet joint injection, lower back, one level, with imaging guidance in other states
- Alabama$1,805.54
- Alaska$1,974.70
- Arizona$6,628.00
- Arkansas$798.60
- Colorado$3,175.40
- Connecticut$515.00
- Delaware$3,885.10
- Florida$2,780.51
- Georgia$3,041.22
- Hawaii$1,605.30
- Idaho$2,430.00
- Illinois$1,490.00
- Indiana$1,153.20
- Iowa$428.00
- Kansas$1,029.20
- Kentucky$1,183.19
- Louisiana$466.06
- Maine$893.36
- Maryland$321.50
- Massachusetts$1,878.75
- Michigan$1,176.00
- Minnesota$1,217.46
- Mississippi$434.14
- Missouri$970.45
- Montana$1,112.65
- Nebraska$876.54
- Nevada$997.60
- New Hampshire$1,086.69
- New Jersey$1,187.97
- New Mexico$1,137.20
- New York$1,051.70
- North Carolina$2,226.90
- North Dakota$1,397.25
- Ohio$2,104.20
- Oklahoma$992.80
- Oregon$1,711.58
- Pennsylvania$1,512.80
- Rhode Island$1,372.80
- South Carolina$2,009.35
- South Dakota$1,980.79
- Tennessee$552.30
- Texas$1,690.45
- Utah$1,379.42
- Vermont$732.90
- Virginia$1,508.50
- Washington$2,472.00
- West Virginia$1,017.00
- Wisconsin$894.15
- Wyoming$1,082.75
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.