Pricing & Cost Transparency

At Nerve and Pain Institute, we are committed to providing exceptional care at the lowest possible out-of-pocket cost to our patients.

Lower Costs Compared to Hospital-Affiliated Clinics

For office visits, our prices are typically 50% lower than those at hospital-affiliated clinics like OHSU, Providence, or Legacy.

Example Cost Comparison – Office Visit

Comprehensive office consultation (CPT code 99204) in Portland
- Hospital-affiliated facility: $1,073 (on average)
  (Source: Fair Health Consumer, out-of-network pricing)

For procedures, our patients save significantly:

70-80% lower costs compared to procedures performed at ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).
Up to 80-90% savings compared to hospital-affiliated operating rooms.

Example Cost Comparison – Procedure

Lumbar interlaminar epidural steroid injection (CPT code 62323) in Portland
- Hospital-affiliated facility with anesthesia: $5,030 (on average).
- Independent ambulatory surgery center (ASC) with anesthesia: $3,941 (on average).
  (Source: Fair Health Consumer, out-of-network pricing)

To compare pricing in your area, visit Fair Health Consumer. We are happy to provide CPT codes and pricing quotes so you can compare costs with other facilities. We are confident that we offer the most cost-efficient care in our region.

Insurance & Billing Transparency

We dedicate one hour of staff time for every hour our doctor spends with you to ensure accurate insurance billing—from verifying coverage at check-in to managing post-visit claims.

Despite these efforts, insurance companies may still issue unexpected bills, which are unfortunately beyond our clinic’s control.

Time-of-Service Discount for Uninsured or Non-Covered Procedures

For uninsured patients or procedures not covered by insurance, we offer a time-of-service discount, ensuring your cost is at or below what commercial insurance would reimburse us.

You can compare our rates with other local facilities using Fair Health Consumer.

Why We Cannot Offer Discounts to Insured Patients

If you use your insurance, we are legally required to collect the full patient responsibility amount per our contract with your insurer. Offering discounts in this case would be considered insurance fraud.

We understand that this policy places an unfair financial burden on both patients and physicians. If you would like to see changes in how insurance companies handle patient costs, we encourage you to contact your local state representatives to advocate for greater accountability from insurers.