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Opening The Skull To Reach A Structure Inside

South Dakota 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 $2,692 · 10th to 90th $2,455 to $4,169Professionalmedian $4,074 · 10th to 90th $4,074 to $5,012
$5Kfacility $2,692professional $4,074

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
$2,454.71
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$4,168.69
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8,709.64
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$8,709.64