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Removal Of Bony Growth, Mid-Back Spine

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 22101

This service surgically removes part of a bony structure of a vertebra in the mid-back (thoracic spine) - such as the bony arch or a joint surface - to treat a growth or lesion confined to that structure. The main body of the vertebra is left in place. It is used to treat a bone abnormality localized to a specific vertebra rather than a widespread spinal condition.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Removal Of Bony Growth, Mid-Back Spine cost?

$5,961

Typical total for the visit. In North Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $5,961 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $1,175 to the doctor who performs it, and $4,786 to the hospital or surgery center where it takes place. Done somewhere without a facility charge, you pay only the first.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

What's inside this number

Part of the billTypicalRange
Physician feeThe doctor who performs it$1,175$871 to $1,738
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$4,786$2,455 to $7,413

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,786 · 10th to 90th $1,000 to $13,490Professionalmedian $1,175 · 10th to 90th $832 to $2,344
$500$1K$2K$5K$10K$20Kfacility $4,786professional $1,175

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$8,317.64
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$977.24
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,981.07
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$15,848.93
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$2,398.83
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$5,495.41
Typical High
$8,912.51
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$2,041.74
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$1,995.26
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$954.99
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$10,964.78
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,412.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$17,782.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$2,137.96
11 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$478.63
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$194.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$724.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$144.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$676.08
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$1,047.13
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$416.87
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$295.12
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$295.12
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$295.12

Where North Carolina sits

The same service costs 5.1 times more in Oklahoma than in Kentucky. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Physician feeFacility fee

North Carolina· 21st of 51

$5,961

$1,175 physician + $4,786 facility

OK $11,738KY $2,311

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.