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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 October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $5,129 · 10th to 90th $55 to $6,918Professionalmedian $6,918 · 10th to 90th $3,236 to $13,490
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $5,129professional $6,918

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
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4,466.84
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$7,585.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,630.78
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$6,918.31
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$4,897.79
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,511.89
Median
$13,489.63
Typical High
$13,489.63