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Removal Of Bony Growth, Mid-Back Spine

South Dakota 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?

$5,056

Typical total for the visit. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $5,056 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $1,820 to the doctor who performs it, and $3,236 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

What's inside this number

Part of the billTypicalRange
Physician feeThe doctor who performs it$1,820$1,318 to $2,239
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$3,236$1,230 to $3,467

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,236 · 10th to 90th $1,047 to $4,365Professionalmedian $1,820 · 10th to 90th $891 to $2,344
$1K$2K$5Kfacility $3,236professional $1,820

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$851.14
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$4,365.16
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$851.14
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$5,011.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$2,511.89
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$3,890.45
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$6,456.54
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,905.46
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$1,905.46
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5,011.87
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$5,888.44
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$1,819.70
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$1,778.28
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$3,890.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$2,344.23
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$2,238.72

Where South Dakota 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

South Dakota· 29th of 51

$5,056

$1,820 physician + $3,236 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.