Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Root Injection, Upper Spine

Indiana rates for HCPCS 0228T

Numbing medicine and/or steroid is injected next to a spinal nerve where it leaves the spine in the neck or upper back, into the space just outside the covering of the spinal cord. Ultrasound is used to see the structures and steer the needle. It is done to calm pain, tingling or weakness coming from an irritated nerve, and covers one level of the spine.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,677 · 10th to 90th $447 to $5,248

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Anthem BCBS Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $4,677.35 Median $4,677.35 Typical High $5,248.07	Facility	None	$4,677.35	$4,677.35	$5,248.07
Cigna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $446.68 Median $446.68 Typical High $501.19	Facility	None	$446.68	$446.68	$501.19