Minimally Invasive Removal Of Disc Material In The Spine
Vermont rates for HCPCS 62287
This procedure removes or decompresses a portion of a herniated spinal disc through a needle or narrow probe inserted through the skin, without open surgery. It's used to relieve pressure on a nearby spinal nerve that is causing pain, numbness, or weakness, most often in the low back. It's typically done with local anesthesia and light sedation, and recovery is faster than with open spine surgery.
Rates data updated October 2026.
How much does Minimally Invasive Removal Of Disc Material In The Spine cost?
$794
Typical physician fee. In Vermont, October 2026.
Insurers have agreed to pay about $794 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $708 to $955.
These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.
How much rates vary
Facilitymedian $2,138 · 10th to 90th $1,230 to $2,188Professionalmedian $794 · 10th to 90th $617 to $1,175
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
Facility/Professional
Modifier
Typical LowTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
MedianTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Typical HighTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$660.69
Professional
None
$616.60
$616.60
$660.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$2,137.96
Facility
None
$1,230.27
$1,230.27
$2,137.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,023.29
Professional
None
$588.84
$794.33
$1,023.29
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,000.00
Professional
None
$602.56
$794.33
$1,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,187.76
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$2,187.76
Facility
None
$2,187.76
$2,187.76
$2,187.76
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$1,348.96
Professional
None
$676.08
$831.76
$1,348.96
Where Vermont sits
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