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Opening The Skull To Reach A Structure Inside

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 61440

An operation in which a section of the skull is opened so the surgeon can reach and work on a structure deep inside the head, with the piece of bone put back at the end. It is done under general anesthesia and is followed by a stay in hospital for monitoring.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $12,589 · 10th–90th $4,074$20,8930%10%10th90th$12,589Professionalmedian $4,786 · 10th–90th $2,570$8,7100%10%20%10th90th$4,786$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K

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
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,943.28
Median
$13,489.63
Typical High
$22,387.21
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,570.88
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$16,982.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,162.28
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$7,413.10