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Opening The Skull To Reach A Structure Inside

Virginia 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 $2,754 · 10th–90th $2,239$3,9810%20%10th90th$2,754Professionalmedian $3,236 · 10th–90th $2,512$3,2360%50%10th$3,236$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
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,511.89
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$3,235.94
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$3,981.07