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Brainstem Nerve Tract Sectioning Surgery

Oregon 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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,236 · 10th to 90th $2,399 to $3,802Professionalmedian $3,090 · 10th to 90th $2,512 to $3,467
$2Kfacility $3,236professional $3,090

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,511.89
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$3,467.37
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$3,801.89