Brainstem Nerve Tract Sectioning Surgery

Virginia 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 $3,236 · 10th to 90th $2,570 to $3,236

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
Kaiser Permanente Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $7,762.47 Median $7,762.47 Typical High $7,762.47	Professional	None	$7,762.47	$7,762.47	$7,762.47
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $2,570.40 Median $3,235.94 Typical High $3,235.94	Professional	None	$2,570.40	$3,235.94	$3,235.94