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Opening The Skull To Reach A Structure Inside

New Mexico 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 $2,512 · 10th to 90th $2,239 to $4,169
$2K$5Kfacility $2,512

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
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$4,168.69