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Opening The Skull To Reach A Structure Inside

Wisconsin 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 $5,248 · 10th–90th $2,630$7,7620%20%10th90th$5,248Professionalmedian $3,548 · 10th–90th $3,162$8,7100%20%10th90th$3,548$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,570.88
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$8,511.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,162.28
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$4,365.16
DeanCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,905.46
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$4,168.69
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,905.46
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$4,168.69
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,511.89
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$8,709.64
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$58.88
Prevea360
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,905.46
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$4,168.69
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,248.07
Median
$6,918.31
Typical High
$6,918.31
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,248.07
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$8,709.64