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Brainstem Nerve Tract Sectioning Surgery

New York 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 $60,256 · 10th–90th $60,256$87,0960%20%40%90th$60,256Professionalmedian $9,772 · 10th–90th $9,772$9,7720%50%100%$9,772$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K

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
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60,255.96
Median
$60,255.96
Typical High
$87,096.36
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,772.37
Median
$9,772.37
Typical High
$9,772.37