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Opening The Skull To Interrupt A Brain Pathway

Idaho 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $2,570 · 10th–90th $1,778$3,9810%10%20%10th90th$2,570$2.0K$5.0K

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
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$3,981.07