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Opening The Skull To Reach A Structure Inside

Nebraska 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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $2,884 · 10th to 90th $2,570 to $6,918Professionalmedian $5,012 · 10th to 90th $3,467 to $8,710
$5Kfacility $2,884professional $5,012

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,073.80
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$5,011.87
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$6,918.31
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,467.37
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$8,709.64