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Opening The Skull To Reach A Structure Inside

Iowa 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 $3,467 · 10th–90th $2,630$6,9180%20%10th90th$3,467Professionalmedian $4,074 · 10th–90th $2,512$8,7100%20%10th90th$4,074$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,073.80
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$5,011.87
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$4,677.35
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,630.27
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$6,918.31
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,511.89
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$8,709.64
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$3,548.13