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Brain Surgery To Interrupt A Pain Pathway

Kentucky rates for HCPCS 61470

An operation in which an opening is made in the skull so the surgeon can reach the brainstem and deliberately interrupt a pathway that carries pain signals. It is reserved for severe pain that has not settled with medicines or less invasive treatments.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $1,585 · 10th to 90th $1,585 to $3,090
$2Kprofessional $1,585

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). 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
None
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$3,090.30