Brainstem Nerve Tract Sectioning Surgery

Michigan 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

Professionalmedian $6,166 · 10th to 90th $6,166 to $6,918

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Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Cigna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $6,165.95 Median $6,165.95 Typical High $6,918.31	Professional	None	$6,165.95	$6,165.95	$6,918.31
Priority Health Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $6,165.95 Median $6,165.95 Typical High $6,165.95	Professional	None	$6,165.95	$6,165.95	$6,165.95