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Brainstem Nerve Tract Sectioning Surgery

Wisconsin 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 $5,248 · 10th–90th $4,467$7,5860%20%10th90th$5,248Professionalmedian $6,166 · 10th–90th $2,818$13,4900%20%10th90th$6,166$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,466.84
Median
$5,248.07
Typical High
$8,317.64
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$6,918.31
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,511.89
Median
$13,489.63
Typical High
$13,489.63
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$70.79
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,897.79
Median
$6,456.54
Typical High
$6,456.54
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,248.07
Median
$13,489.63
Typical High
$13,489.63