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Opening The Skull To Reach A Structure Inside

New Jersey 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

Professionalmedian $4,898 · 10th to 90th $2,818 to $15,136
$2K$5K$10Kprofessional $4,898

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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,818.38
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$15,135.61