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Epidural Steroid Injection Cost in Alabama (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a epidural steroid injection cost in Alabama?

Where you have an epidural steroid injection done in Alabama swings the bill from $424 to $636 for identical care. The median cash price across 53 reporting hospitals is $608. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.

Three low-priced facilities in Alabama, from hospital price files

  • HH HEALTH SYSTEM DEKALB REGIONAL $255
  • HH HEALTH SYSTEM ATHENS LIMESTONE · Athens, AL $255
  • Evergreen Medical Center · Evergreen, AL $279

All 53 facilities are listed below, free.

Where epidural steroid injection costs vary in Alabama

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Cheapest Epidural Steroid Injection Providers in Alabama

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs median ($608)
1 HH HEALTH SYSTEM DEKALB REGIONAL AL $255 $353 below
2 HH HEALTH SYSTEM ATHENS LIMESTONE Athens, AL $255 $353 below
3 Evergreen Medical Center Evergreen, AL $279 $329 below
4 Fayette Medical Center Fayette, AL $286 $322 below
5 The DCH Healthcare Authority Tuscaloosa, AL $286 $322 below
6 Clay County Healthcare Authority P O Box 1270, AL $294 $314 below
7 HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL Madison, AL $321 $287 below
8 Bibb Medical Center Centreville, AL $407 $201 below

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Before you book: three questions that change the price

  1. Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
  2. Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
  3. What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?

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Quick take

  • HH HEALTH SYSTEM DEKALB REGIONAL is the lowest-cost option at $255 - $353 below the median posted price ($608), just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $608, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • Ask whether this procedure can be done at a freestanding ambulatory surgical center - they're typically 30-60% cheaper than a hospital for identical care, and most aren't in this hospital-only dataset.
Epidural steroid injection prices by coverage in Alabama, October 2026
CoverageHospitals with a rateTypical rangeMedian
Medicare (national rate)—$721 to $904$812
With insurance (commercial, average)38$369 to $1,295$872
Without insurance (cash price)53$252 to $818$608
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama20$249 to $1,374$642
UnitedHealthcare24$615 to $1,626$1,211
Aetna22$280 to $1,480$817
Cigna18$562 to $1,969$793

Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.

How much does an epidural steroid injection cost with Medicare in Alabama?

Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for epidural steroid injection is about $721 to $904 (typically near $812). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $162 on a $812 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.

Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.

How much does an epidural steroid injection cost with insurance in Alabama?

Across 38 Alabama hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for epidural steroid injection average $369 to $1,295 per hospital, with a median near $872. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.

Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.

How much does an epidural steroid injection cost without insurance in Alabama?

Cash (self-pay) prices for epidural steroid injection at 53 Alabama hospitals range from $252 to $818, with a median of $608. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.

Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.

How much does an epidural steroid injection cost with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama negotiated rates for epidural steroid injection at 20 Alabama hospitals range from $249 to $1,374, with a median near $642. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.

Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.

How much does an epidural steroid injection cost with UnitedHealthcare in Alabama?

UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for epidural steroid injection at 24 Alabama hospitals range from $615 to $1,626, with a median near $1,211. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How much does an epidural steroid injection cost with Aetna in Alabama?

Aetna negotiated rates for epidural steroid injection at 22 Alabama hospitals range from $280 to $1,480, with a median near $817. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How much does an epidural steroid injection cost with Cigna in Alabama?

Cigna negotiated rates for epidural steroid injection at 18 Alabama hospitals range from $562 to $1,969, with a median near $793. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How where you go changes what you pay for epidural steroid injection

The same epidural steroid injection bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$276–$9,405
  • Facility fee $162–$8,889
  • Professional fee $114–$516

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$276–$9,405
  • Facility fee $162–$8,889
  • Professional fee $114–$516

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Alabama's hospital market is concentrated around UAB Health System in Birmingham and Baptist Health statewide, limiting competitive pricing pressure outside the major metros. Rural facilities operate with thinner margins and fewer negotiated-rate contracts, which typically produces higher list prices alongside steeper cash discounts.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (7) report prices above $1,072, including The Children's Hospital of Alabama at $1,800, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $608 versus $540 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$608
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$122
Out-of-network provider $1,338+

Frequently asked questions: epidural steroid injection costs in Alabama

How much does an epidural steroid injection cost in Alabama?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $606, with most facilities between $286 and $630 (based on 52 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Alabama hospitals run $252–$818; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get an epidural steroid injection in Alabama?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Alabama data is HH HEALTH SYSTEM DEKALB REGIONAL at about $255. By metro, Mobile has the lowest median ($557). Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is an epidural steroid injection so much cheaper at some Alabama hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 2.2× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Alabama, the median cash (self-pay) price is $608 versus a median negotiated rate of $872 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for an epidural steroid injection in Alabama?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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About the Author

John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.

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Published October 29, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

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