Lumbar radiofrequency ablation cost in Illinois
In Illinois, 41 hospitals publish a cash price for radiofrequency ablation of facet joint nerves, lower back, one level: from $404.70 to $12,903.37, with a median of $2,300.00. The lowest price is at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (Melrose Park). The highest price is 31.9× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 64635. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$404.70Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Median$2,300.00half pay less
Highest$12,903.37in Illinois
Lowest saves$1,895.30vs the median
Hospitals in Illinois, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital lowest Melrose Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Lumb/Sac Dstr Neur Agt Singl W/ Imag Guid | $404.70 | $2,130.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Mount Vernon · Mount Vernon, IL PR DSTR NROLYTC AGNT PARVERTEB FCT SNGL LMBR/SACRAL | $433.30 | $1,238.00 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital Anna · Anna, IL PR DSTR NROLYTC AGNT PARVERTEB FCT SNGL LMBR/SACRAL | $433.30 | $1,238.00 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Heartland Regional Medical Center Marion · Marion-Herrin, IL PR DSTR NROLYTC AGNT PARVERTEB FCT SNGL LMBR/SACRAL | $433.30 | $1,238.00 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Lumb/Sac Dstr Neur Agt Singl W/ Imag Guid | $489.90 | $2,130.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Medical Center Rock Island · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL PR DSTR NROLYTC AGNT PARVERTEB FCT SNGL LMBR/SACRAL | $1,024.00 | $1,280.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC DSTR NROLYTC AGNT PARVERTEB FCT SNGL LMBR/SACRAL | $1,125.00 | $4,500.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC DSTR NROLYTC AGNT PARVERTEB FCT SNGL LMBR/SACRAL | $1,125.00 | $4,500.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC DSTR NROLYTC AGNT PARVERTEB FCT SNGL LMBR/SACRAL | $1,125.00 | $4,500.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC DSTR NROLYTC AGNT PARVERTEB FCT SNGL LMBR/SACRAL | $1,125.00 | $4,500.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HC INJ NROLYTC PARAVRT FACET JOINT LUMB/SAC 1ST JO | $1,209.12 | $3,664.00 | — source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN PAIN DEST PARAVRT NRV W/IMAG L/S SGL LVL BCE | $1,541.62 | $4,534.18 | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | $1,853.88 | $3,707.75 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center Aurora · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Destroy lumb/sac facet jnt | $2,082.00 | $16,676.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital Evanson · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Destruct Neuro Ag Pv Facet;L/S 1st Lvl | $2,211.30 | $3,402.00 | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Dest Neuro Agnt Pvfacet Jnt/Nrv; | $2,211.30 | $3,402.00 | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital Highland Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Dest Neuro Agnt Pvfacet Jnt/Nrv; | $2,211.30 | $3,402.00 | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Dest Neuro Agnt Pvfacet Jnt/Nrv; | $2,211.30 | $3,402.00 | — source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center Aledo · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL GHS DESTROY LUMB/SAC FACET JNT W IG UNIL | $2,295.00 | $3,825.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN NEUROLYTIC L/S FACET SNG W IMG UNI | $2,300.00 | $4,600.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN NEUROLYTIC L/S FACET SNG W IMG UNI | $2,300.00 | $4,600.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN NEUROLYTIC L/S FACET SNG W IMG UNI | $2,300.00 | $4,600.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN NEUROLYTIC L/S FACET SNG W IMG UNI | $2,300.00 | $4,600.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN NEUROLYTIC L/S FACET SNG W IMG UNI | $2,300.00 | $4,600.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN NEUROLYTIC L/S FACET SNG W IMG UNI | $2,300.00 | $4,600.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN NEUROLYTIC L/S FACET SNG W IMG UNI | $2,300.00 | $4,600.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN NEUROLYTIC L/S FACET SNG W IMG UNI | $2,300.00 | $4,600.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN NEUROLYTIC L/S FACET SNG W IMG UNI | $2,300.00 | $4,600.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN NEUROLYTIC L/S FACET SNG W IMG BIL | $2,840.00 | $5,680.00 | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Highland Park · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB DEST NEURO AGNT, PVFACET JNT/NRV; L/S 1 FCT JONT | $3,513.00 | $3,513.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB DESTRUCT NEURO AG, PV FACET;L/S 1ST LVL | $3,513.00 | $3,513.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB DESTRUCT NEURO AG, PV FACET;L/S 1ST LVL | $3,513.00 | $3,513.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hb Destroy Lumb/Sac Facet Jnt | $4,388.00 | $4,388.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St Johns Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St Francis Springfield · Springfield, IL HC RADIOFREQ;LUMBO/SACRAL;SINGLE | $4,888.80 | $6,790.00 | — source file |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Destroy Lumb/Sac Facet Jnt | $5,714.07 | $8,162.96 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Hc Destruct Neurolytic Agnt, Paravert Facet Jnt Nerve W/Imag Guid, Lumbar/Sacal Ea Add Facet Joint | $5,955.00 | $5,955.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Destroy Lumb/Sac Facet Jnt | $8,554.00 | $12,220.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Destroy Lumb/Sac Facet Jnt | $9,266.95 | $13,238.50 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Wheaton · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Destroy Lumb/Sac Facet Jnt | $9,423.40 | $13,462.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Destroy Lumb/Sac Facet Jnt | $9,795.45 | $13,993.50 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN HB Destroy Lumb/Sac Facet Jnt | $12,903.37 | $18,433.39 | 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 | 35 | $404.70 | $2,300.00 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 2 | $1,024.00 | $1,659.50 |
| Anna, IL | 1 | $433.30 | $433.30 |
| Marion-Herrin, IL | 1 | $433.30 | $433.30 |
| Mount Vernon, IL | 1 | $433.30 | $433.30 |
| Springfield, IL | 1 | $4,888.80 | $4,888.80 |
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.
Radiofrequency ablation of facet joint nerves, lower back, one level in other states
- Alabama$4,574.15
- Alaska$2,879.21
- Arizona$2,388.29
- Arkansas$1,595.13
- California$4,056.77
- Colorado$5,071.14
- Connecticut$1,090.00
- Delaware$2,976.96
- Florida$3,732.70
- Georgia$4,326.27
- Hawaii$1,250.10
- Idaho$5,383.00
- Indiana$2,127.20
- Iowa$1,024.00
- Kansas$1,785.20
- Kentucky$1,769.06
- Louisiana$930.52
- Maine$1,140.10
- Maryland$787.00
- Massachusetts$2,327.85
- Michigan$2,330.85
- Minnesota$2,102.45
- Mississippi$1,128.60
- Missouri$1,373.78
- Montana$1,372.80
- Nebraska$1,782.36
- Nevada$4,662.10
- New Hampshire$1,052.64
- New Jersey$2,506.08
- New York$2,310.83
- North Carolina$4,272.78
- North Dakota$2,598.00
- Ohio$3,065.25
- Oklahoma$1,681.50
- Oregon$790.40
- Pennsylvania$3,253.33
- Rhode Island$2,184.00
- South Carolina$2,469.40
- South Dakota$2,458.40
- Tennessee$521.13
- Texas$3,101.88
- Utah$2,181.76
- Vermont$1,276.98
- Virginia$2,747.50
- Washington$2,728.32
- West Virginia$2,244.50
- Wisconsin$1,841.22
- Wyoming$2,413.50
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.