Lumbar facet injection cost in Illinois
In Illinois, 49 hospitals publish a cash price for facet joint injection, lower back, one level, with imaging guidance: from $196.00 to $6,411.65, with a median of $1,490.00. The lowest price is at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads (Mount Vernon) and 2 other hospitals. The highest price is 32.7× 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$196.00Deaconess Illinois Crossroads + 2 more
Median$1,490.00half pay less
Highest$6,411.65in Illinois
Lowest saves$1,294.00vs the median
Hospitals in Illinois, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaconess Illinois Crossroads lowest Mount Vernon · Mount Vernon, IL PR NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $196.00 | $560.00 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital lowest Anna · Anna, IL PR NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $196.00 | $560.00 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Heartland Regional Medical Center lowest Marion · Marion-Herrin, IL PR NJX DX/THER AGT PVRT FACET JT LMBR/SAC 1 LEVEL | $196.00 | $560.00 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Inj Paraverteb Facet Lumb/Sac Sing Level | $300.20 | $1,580.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Inj Paraverteb Facet Lumb/Sac Sing Lev | $363.40 | $1,580.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Medical Center Rock Island · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL PR INJ DX/THER AGNT PARAVERT FACET JOINT, LUMBAR/SAC, 1ST LEVEL | $428.00 | $535.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC INJ DX/THER AGNT PARAVERT FACET JOINT,IMG GUIDE,LUMBAR/SAC, 1ST LEVEL | $446.25 | $1,785.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC INJ DX/THER AGNT PARAVERT FACET JOINT,IMG GUIDE,LUMBAR/SAC, 1ST LEVEL | $446.25 | $1,785.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC INJ DX/THER AGNT PARAVERT FACET JOINT,IMG GUIDE,LUMBAR/SAC, 1ST LEVEL | $446.25 | $1,785.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC INJ DX/THER AGNT PARAVERT FACET JOINT,IMG GUIDE,LUMBAR/SAC, 1ST LEVEL | $446.25 | $1,785.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN PAIN INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV BCE | $924.49 | $2,719.10 | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center Aurora · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Inj paravert f jnt l/s 1 lev | $943.00 | $7,606.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Roseland Community Hospital Association Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | $958.82 | $2,171.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN INJ FACET L/S SINGLE LEVEL W IMAGE | $1,020.00 | $2,040.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center one side Aledo · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Fluoro Inj S-spine 1 Lev PVF Jnt Lt | $1,088.40 | $1,814.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center one side Silvis · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Fluoro Inj S-spine 1 Lev PVF Jnt Rt | $1,088.40 | $1,814.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | $1,097.13 | $2,194.25 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN INJECT FACET L/S SINGLE LEVEL WITH IMAGE | $1,245.00 | $2,490.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN INJECT FACET L/S SINGLE LEVEL WITH IMAGE | $1,245.00 | $2,490.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN INJECT FACET L/S SINGLE LEVEL WITH IMAGE | $1,245.00 | $2,490.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN INJ FACET L/S SINGLE LEVEL W IMAGE | $1,245.00 | $2,490.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN INJECT FACET L/S SINGLE LEVEL WITH IMAGE | $1,245.00 | $2,490.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC INJ DX/THER PARAVRT FACET JOINT LUMB/SAC 1ST LE | $1,274.46 | $3,862.00 | — source file |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN INJECT FACET L/S SINGLE LEVEL WITH IMAGE | $1,355.00 | $2,710.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN INJ FACET L/S SINGLE LEVEL W IMAGE | $1,490.00 | $2,980.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN INJECT FACET L/S SINGLE LEVEL WITH IMAGE | $1,490.00 | $2,980.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN INJECT FACET L/S SINGLE LEVEL WITH IMAGE | $1,490.00 | $2,980.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital Evanson · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Inj Paravert Facet Jt Lumb/Sacrl 1 | $1,783.60 | $2,744.00 | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Inj Paravert Facet Jt Lumb/Sacrl 1 | $1,783.60 | $2,744.00 | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital Highland Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Inj Pv Facet Jnt/Nrv; Lumb/Sacral 1 Level | $1,783.60 | $2,744.00 | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Inj Pv Facet Jnt/Nrv; Lumb/Sacral 1 Level | $1,783.60 | $2,744.00 | — source file |
| St Johns Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St Francis Springfield · Springfield, IL HC INJ PARAVERT FACET LUMBAR/SACRA;SINGLE | $1,923.12 | $2,671.00 | — source file |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN H IR 64493 INJ PARAVERT FACET JNT LUMB/SACR 1 LEVEL | $2,469.60 | $3,528.00 | — source file |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Inj Paravert F Jnt L/S 1 Lev | $2,839.90 | $4,057.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St Elizabeths Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St Francis O'Fallon · St. Louis, MO-IL HC INJ PARAVERT FACET LUMBAR/SACRA;SINGLE | $2,921.76 | $4,058.00 | — source file |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Highland Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB INJ PARAVERT FACET JT LUMB/SACRL 1ST LVL | $2,955.00 | $2,955.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB INJ, PV FACET JNT/NRV; LUMB/SACRAL 1 LEVEL | $2,955.00 | $2,955.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB INJ, PV FACET JNT/NRV; LUMB/SACRAL 1 LEVEL | $2,955.00 | $2,955.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Inj Paravert F Jnt L/S 1 Lev | $3,226.60 | $4,609.43 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Inj Paravert F Jnt L/S 1 Lev | $3,532.20 | $5,046.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hb Inj Paravert F Jnt L/S 1 Lev | $3,533.00 | $3,533.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hc Inj, Diag Or Thrptc Agent, Paravert Facet Joint W/ Image Guid, Lumbar Or Sacral; Single Level | $3,608.40 | $3,608.40 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Shriners Childrens - Chicago Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN INJ PARAVERT F JNT L/S 1 LEV | $4,341.00 | $4,341.00 | — source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Inj Paravert F Jnt L/S 1 Lev | $4,397.40 | $6,282.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Inj Paravert F Jnt L/S 1 Lev | $4,397.40 | $6,282.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Edward Hospital Naperville · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC PARVERT FACET INJECT W IMAGING LUMB OR SACRAL SNGL | $5,666.00 | $5,666.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC PARVERT FACET INJECT W IMAGING LUMB OR SACRAL SNGL | $5,666.00 | $5,666.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Inj Paravert F Jnt L/S 1 Lev | $6,232.80 | $8,904.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Wheaton · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Inj Paravert F Jnt L/S 1 Lev | $6,411.65 | $9,159.50 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 41 | $300.20 | $1,490.00 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3 | $428.00 | $1,088.40 |
| Anna, IL | 1 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Marion-Herrin, IL | 1 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Mount Vernon, IL | 1 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Springfield, IL | 1 | $1,923.12 | $1,923.12 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1 | $2,921.76 | $2,921.76 |
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
- California$2,059.20
- 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
- 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.