Brainstem Nerve Tract Sectioning Surgery

Georgia 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 $4,169 · 10th to 90th $1,259 to $11,220Professionalmedian $3,548 · 10th to 90th $3,548 to $3,548

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
Anthem BCBS Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,258.93 Median $4,168.69 Typical High $11,220.18	Facility	None	$1,258.93	$4,168.69	$11,220.18
Kaiser Permanente Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $3,548.13 Median $3,548.13 Typical High $3,548.13	Professional	None	$3,548.13	$3,548.13	$3,548.13