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Removal Of Bony Growth, Mid-Back Spine

Vermont 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?

$1,349

Typical physician fee. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,349 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $1,000 to $1,549.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $2,692 · 10th to 90th $468 to $8,318Professionalmedian $1,259 · 10th to 90th $977 to $1,778
$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $2,692professional $1,259

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
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$1,000.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$8,317.64
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$1,548.82
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$1,412.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,691.53
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$2,691.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$2,089.30

Where Vermont sits

The same service costs 7.9 times more in Alaska than in Texas. 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.

Vermont· 19th of 51

$1,349

AK $3,631TX $457

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.