Radiofrequency ablation of facet joint nerve in Washington
Below is what hospitals in Washington charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 8 hospitals in Washington run from $1,296 to $8,134. The typical hospital charges $3,561. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $3,561
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
16 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Hospital WA · Price file September 14, 2026 | $1,296Insurance typically pays $345Sticker price $1,440 | Lowest price of any hospital | $345 | $1,440 |
| East Adams Rural Hospital WA · Price file August 30, 2025 | $1,519Insurance typically pays $1,723Sticker price $2,026 | Cheaper than 86% of hospitals | $1,723 | $2,026 |
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,820Insurance typically pays $4,285Sticker price $2,800 | Cheaper than 71% of hospitals | $4,285 | $2,800 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $3,000Insurance typically pays $2,938Sticker price $4,286 | Cheaper than 57% of hospitals | $2,938 | $4,286 |
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $4,122Insurance typically pays $5,143Sticker price $8,587 | Pricier than 57% of hospitals | $5,143 | $8,587 |
| Swedish Medical Center WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $4,122Insurance typically pays $5,143Sticker price $8,587 | Pricier than 57% of hospitals | $5,143 | $8,587 |
| Swedish Issaquah WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $4,122Insurance typically pays $5,143Sticker price $8,587 | Pricier than 57% of hospitals | $5,143 | $8,587 |
| Forks Community Hospital WA · Price file October 27, 2026 | $8,134Insurance typically pays $4,525Sticker price $10,168 | Highest price of any hospital | $4,525 | $10,168 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays $4,070Sticker price — | — | $4,070 | — |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays $3,917Sticker price — | — | $3,917 | — |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays $3,558Sticker price — | — | $3,558 | — |
| Overlake Hospital Medical Center WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays $4,895Sticker price — | — | $4,895 | — |
| Providence St Peter Hospital WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays $3,833Sticker price — | — | $3,833 | — |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays $3,780Sticker price — | — | $3,780 | — |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays $2,317Sticker price — | — | $2,317 | — |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center Richland, WA · Price file April 1, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays $3,144Sticker price — | — | $3,144 | — |
Procedure code 64633. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.