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Open Biopsy of a Neck or Lower Back Vertebra

Wyoming rates for HCPCS 20251

Through an incision, the surgeon exposes the body of a vertebra in the neck or the lower back and takes a sample of bone from it for laboratory examination. It is used when imaging shows infection, a growth, or unexplained destruction of the bone and a diagnosis is needed. Open sampling is chosen when a needle sample is not possible or has not given an answer.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $6,166 · 10th to 90th $4,169 to $14,791
$5.0K$10.0Kfacility $6,166

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,165.95
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$6,165.95
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,168.69
Median
$14,125.38
Typical High
$14,791.08