How much does radiofrequency denervation cost privately in the UK?
General information only. Not medical, insurance or legal advice. Coverage rules and prices change, so confirm with your insurer or public health service (such as the NHS, HSE or Medicare) before booking, and ask your doctor whether a procedure is right for you.
Published prices
Published UK prices range from about £970 to £3,171 for radiofrequency denervation, depending on the setting and what is included (a pay-as-you-go clinic charges per injection plus a consultation; hospital packages cost more). A diagnostic medial branch block on its own costs about £1,195 to £1,970.
Providers that publish prices include KIMS Hospital (Kent), Cromwell Hospital (London), Benenden Hospital (Kent), Bupa pay-as-you-go (Blackberry Clinics), New Victoria Hospital (Kingston) and Cleveland Clinic London.
Prices change and depend on what is included, so ask the provider for a full written quote before you book.
These are guide or “from” prices from the providers’ own pages and can change. Always ask for a written quote.
What to check before you pay
- Is the diagnostic medial branch block included, or priced separately?
- How much must the block help before radiofrequency treatment goes ahead?
- Are the consultant, sedation and follow-up included?
- How many levels, and one side or both?
- What exercise or physiotherapy plan goes with it?
Before you go private
If you meet NICE criteria, radiofrequency denervation may be available on the NHS. See radiofrequency denervation on the NHS.
Frequently asked questions
Why is there a big difference between prices?
Some prices are for the hospital only and others include professional fees, one or both sides, and different numbers of levels. Compare what each quote includes.
What usually comes first
NICE advises help to self-manage and suggests considering a group exercise programme for low back pain, with manual therapy only as part of a package that includes exercise. It says not to offer spinal injections for managing low back pain. Some NHS policies, such as Leicester’s, expect physiotherapy and exercise to have been tried first.
- Chronic low back pain exercise routine (4 phases)
- Lower back pain exercises: knee rolls, pelvic tilts, bridges
- Free printable low back pain exercise sheet (A4 and US Letter)
- 6-week low back pain recovery programme
A physiotherapist can tailor an exercise plan to you.
Sources
- KIMS Hospital: Radiofrequency denervation (guide price)
- Cromwell Hospital: Pain injections (self-pay prices)
- Benenden Hospital: Facet denervation (guide price)
- Bupa pay-as-you-go: Radiofrequency denervation
- New Victoria Hospital: Pain management prices
- Cleveland Clinic London: Critical care and pain management self-pay prices
- NICE guideline NG59: Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s, recommendations 1.2.1 to 1.3.6
- NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB, Policy for medial branch block and facet joint injection
Last checked October 2026. Found something out of date? Email hello@protocolarchive.com.
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