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Reshaping Overgrown Skull Bone

Wisconsin 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 $8,913 · 10th–90th $1,514$16,9820%5%10%10th90th$8,913Professionalmedian $1,413 · 10th–90th $724$3,5480%10%10th90th$1,413$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$14,454.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$2,884.03
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,165.95
Median
$10,232.93
Typical High
$18,197.01
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$4,073.80
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$3,981.07
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,388.44
DeanCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$10,232.93
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$2,290.87
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$8,317.64
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$6,309.57
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$70.79
Network Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$7,762.47
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$3,090.30
Prevea360
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$1,584.89
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,096.48
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$2,344.23
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,025.60
Median
$11,748.98
Typical High
$16,982.44
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$6,606.93
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$2,398.83
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$4,677.35
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,570.88
Median
$7,585.78
Typical High
$9,120.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$3,019.95