Price Checker / CPT 64634
How much does Destroy C/th Facet Jnt Addl cost?
CPT 64634 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 4.7x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$1,250–$1,500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$130,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,900
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $6,565 is $5,165 over the fair price (about 4.7x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Destroy C/th Facet Jnt Addl
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Hartsville, SC | $15,414 | — | 5683% |
| Castro County Hospital District dba Plains Memorial Hospital Dimmitt, TX | $9,828 | — | 3034% |
| Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Greenville, KY | $3,523 | — | 1090% |
| McBride Orthopedic Hospital OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,929 | $2,929 | 999% |
| Riceland Nederland Clinic Nederland, TX | $1,131 | — | 248% |
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About Destroy C/th Facet Jnt Addl
CPT code 64634 refers to destroy c/th facet jnt addl (billing description: "Destroy c/th facet jnt addl"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $58 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $267 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.