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Brainstem Nerve Tract Sectioning Surgery

North Dakota 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 $2,951 · 10th to 90th $55 to $3,388Professionalmedian $3,715 · 10th to 90th $2,512 to $5,623
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $2,951professional $3,715

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
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,951.21
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$3,388.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,511.89
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$5,623.41
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$54.95