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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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $9,333 · 10th–90th $2,042$16,5960%10%10th90th$9,333Professionalmedian $3,548 · 10th–90th $3,548$3,5480%50%100%$3,548$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

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
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$9,332.54
Typical High
$16,595.87
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$3,548.13