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Removal Of Bony Growth, Mid-Back Spine

New York 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?

$5,236

Typical total for the visit. In New York, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $5,236 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $871 to the doctor who performs it, and $4,365 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 10 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

What's inside this number

Part of the billTypicalRange
Physician feeThe doctor who performs it$871$776 to $977
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$4,365$2,291 to $7,586

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,365 · 10th to 90th $1,349 to $11,482Professionalmedian $871 · 10th to 90th $692 to $1,514
$1K$2K$5K$10K$20Kfacility $4,365professional $871

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
$1,819.70
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$10,964.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$954.99
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$10,964.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,174.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
62 · Two surgeons
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$724.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$218.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$165.96
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,951.21
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$8,912.51
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$1,202.26
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$12,589.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$2,041.74
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$954.99
Median
$1,174.90
Typical High
$3,548.13
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,584.89
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,513.56
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$1,202.26
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$38,018.94
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$2,290.87
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$14,791.08
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$2,137.96
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$2,951.21
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,513.56
15 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
$446.68
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$446.68
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$676.08
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$630.96
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$1,174.90
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$316.23
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$151.36
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,023.29
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$707.95
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$1,174.90
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$467.74
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$223.87
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,023.29

Where New York 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

New York· 28th of 51

$5,236

$871 physician + $4,365 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.