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Opening The Skull To Interrupt A Brain Pathway

Florida rates for HCPCS 61490

An operation in which a section of the skull is opened so the surgeon can reach deep inside the brain and deliberately interrupt a nerve pathway there. It is done under general anesthesia, and the piece of bone is put back in place at the end.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,467 · 10th to 90th $1,318 to $13,183Professionalmedian $2,188 · 10th to 90th $1,905 to $2,570
$500$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $4,467professional $2,188

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
AvMed
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$13,182.57
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,905.46
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$2,570.40