Brainstem Nerve Tract Sectioning Surgery

Arizona rates for HCPCS 61480

This is a neurosurgical operation that opens the skull to reach the brainstem, where the surgeon carefully cuts specific nerve tracts to interrupt problematic nerve signals. It is a highly specialized procedure typically used to treat severe, otherwise unmanageable symptoms such as intractable pain. This is a major operation performed by a neurosurgeon, usually requiring a hospital stay for recovery.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $6,457 · 10th to 90th $55 to $6,457Professionalmedian $13,490 · 10th to 90th $13,490 to $13,490

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	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Medica Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $54.95 Median $6,456.54 Typical High $6,456.54	Facility	None	$54.95	$6,456.54	$6,456.54
Medica Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $13,489.63 Median $13,489.63 Typical High $13,489.63	Professional	None	$13,489.63	$13,489.63	$13,489.63