go back

Brainstem Nerve Tract Sectioning Surgery

Ohio 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 $6,761 · 10th–90th $4,266$8,3180%20%10th90th$6,761Professionalmedian $50 · 10th–90th $40$600%50%10th90th$50$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

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
$4,265.80
Median
$6,760.83
Typical High
$8,317.64
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,235.94
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$60.26