Brainstem Nerve Tract Sectioning Surgery

Pennsylvania 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

Professionalmedian $1,862 · 10th to 90th $1,738 to $3,548

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Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Geisinger Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,737.80 Median $1,778.28 Typical High $3,090.30	Professional	None	$1,737.80	$1,778.28	$3,090.30
Oscar Health Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $10.96 Median $1,995.26 Typical High $3,548.13	Professional	None	$10.96	$1,995.26	$3,548.13