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 October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,236 · 10th to 90th $2,291 to $3,802Professionalmedian $3,090 · 10th to 90th $2,512 to $3,467

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	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Moda Health Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $2,511.89 Median $3,090.30 Typical High $3,467.37	Professional	None	$2,511.89	$3,090.30	$3,467.37
Pacific Source Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $2,290.87 Median $3,235.94 Typical High $3,801.89	Facility	None	$2,290.87	$3,235.94	$3,801.89