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Reshaping Overgrown Skull Bone

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 21181

Reshapes an area of skull bone that has become enlarged or distorted by a noncancerous bone condition, shaving and contouring it back toward a normal outline. The work stays on the outer surface of the skull rather than opening it, and the aim is a smooth, balanced head or brow shape. It is used for conditions in which healthy bone is gradually replaced by softer, overgrown bone.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $9,550 · 10th–90th $4,898$16,2180%10%10th90th$9,550Professionalmedian $1,023 · 10th–90th $661$2,3440%10%20%10th90th$1,023$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,677.35
Median
$9,549.93
Typical High
$16,218.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$2,454.71
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8,317.64
Median
$15,135.61
Typical High
$16,595.87
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$1,995.26
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$8,317.64
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,949.84
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,380.38
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,897.79
Median
$7,244.36
Typical High
$11,220.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,949.84