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Reshaping Overgrown Skull Bone

Maryland 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 $933 · 10th–90th $617$2,8840%20%10th90th$933Professionalmedian $759 · 10th–90th $661$1,2020%20%40%10th90th$759$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$2,884.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$831.76
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$977.24
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$2,754.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,659.59
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$12,022.64
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,584.89
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,071.52