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Reshaping Overgrown Skull Bone

Maine 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 $12,023 · 10th–90th $12,023$12,0230%50%100%$12,023Professionalmedian $871 · 10th–90th $692$1,4130%10%20%10th90th$871$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$933.25
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,584.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,659.59
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$1,905.46
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$1,096.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12,022.64
Median
$12,022.64
Typical High
$12,022.64
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$1,621.81