While many insurers do cover radiofrequency ablation, there are often specific conditions that must be met. Radiofrequency ablation for facet joint pain (if conditions are satisfied) is more likely to be covered than the same treatment for other types of pain. Generally speaking, you must have a history of at least three months of moderate to severe pain that has not responded to conservative treatments and causes functional impairment. It must be clear there is no non-facet joint pathology that could explain your pain, such as an infection, a fracture, or a tumor. A clinical assessment must clearly implicate the facet joint as the source of pain, and all pre-procedural documentation must be in order.