Opening The Skull To Interrupt A Brain Pathway

New Jersey 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

Professionalmedian $5,370 · 10th to 90th $2,344 to $15,136

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Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Horizon BCBS Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $2,344.23 Median $5,370.32 Typical High $15,135.61	Professional	None	$2,344.23	$5,370.32	$15,135.61