How much does Radiofrequency ablation, lumbar facet, 1 level cost in shenandoah-valley?
CPT 64635 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for shenandoah-valley.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara RMH Medical Center (Harrisonburg) lowest | Hospital | $2,844cash | 1.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.9% |
| Augusta Health (Fishersville) | Hospital | $2,852cash | 1.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.3% |
What should 64635 cost in shenandoah-valley?
For Radiofrequency ablation, lumbar facet, 1 level (CPT 64635) in shenandoah-valley, a fair self-pay price is around $2,848, with hospitals ranging from $2,844 to $2,852 across 2 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $1,953, the floor to negotiate toward. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Radiofrequency ablation, lumbar facet, 1 level cost in shenandoah-valley?
A fair self-pay price for Radiofrequency ablation, lumbar facet, 1 level (CPT 64635) in shenandoah-valley is around $2,848, with hospital prices ranging from $2,844 to $2,852 across 2 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 64635?
Medicare pays about $1,953 for Radiofrequency ablation, lumbar facet, 1 level (CPT 64635). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of Radiofrequency ablation, lumbar facet, 1 level?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.