The WA-APCD provides transparency into the quality, cost, and value of health care services across the state.
From weight loss to back pain, heart disease to pregnancy—find the prices at nearby hospitals and treatment centers.
Check prices for nearly 100 medical treatments and services and learn how to spend less on the care you need.
About This Procedure:
Medicine is injected into the spine to relieve back pain. A mixture of an anti-inflammatory medicine, called corticosteroid, and a pain reliever is injected by needle. This shot can ease back pain by reducing swelling and inflammation which takes pressure off of the nerves and muscles around the spine.
The procedure’s price varies a lot as it can be done in a number of settings – like a doctor’s office, an outpatient center, or a hospital outpatient department.
These injections cost much less than surgery, however, they only work for a short time and are not used to treat ongoing back pain. There are a number of other treatments to relieve back pain and restore function including applying heat and ice, acupuncture, chiropractic manipulation, massage, physical therapy and exercise.
These are 2022 prices. Use the link below to see if you can get a current, personalized cost estimate from your health insurer.
Included In This Price:
The price covers just this one service – often done in the office by a doctor. This price does not include any other care like lab tests, x-rays, or medications.
Find the best care, at the best price.
We are the state’s most complete source of health and dental insurance data, representing nearly 70 percent of the population.
The database contains claims data from more than 30 commercial health care payers, Apple Health (Medicaid) and its five managed care plans, as well as Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) and Medicare Advantage -- the health maintenance organization (HMO) for Medicare members.
Additional Data Insights
Sharing WA-APCD data leads to insightful analysis and reporting and greater understanding of the quality, cost, and value of health care services provided in Washington.
Explore how healthcare is being delivered and consumed across the state over the years.
Compare medical and pharmacy claims for Medicare, Washington Health Care Programs, and most commercial plans.
