Price Checker / CPT 64636
How much does Destroy L/s Facet Jnt Addl cost?
CPT 64636 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 10x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$380–$750
What this should cost
With insurance
~$123,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$940
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $5,689 is $5,119 over the fair price (about 10x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Destroy L/s 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Barton County Hospital LAMAR, MO | $1,770 | — | 8095% |
| Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Hartsville, SC | $15,414 | — | 6029% |
| AllianceHealth Madill Madill, OK | $14,470 | — | 5653% |
| Castro County Hospital District dba Plains Memorial Hospital Dimmitt, TX | $5,229 | — | 1667% |
| Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery LIMA, OH | $5,575 | — | 1474% |
| McBride Orthopedic Hospital OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,929 | $2,929 | 1065% |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston , MA | $2,313 | — | 820% |
| Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Greenville, KY | $2,436 | — | 772% |
| Riceland Nederland Clinic Nederland, TX | $1,063 | — | 247% |
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About Destroy L/s Facet Jnt Addl
CPT code 64636 refers to destroy l/s facet jnt addl (billing description: "Destroy l/s facet jnt addl"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $51 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $252 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.