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Lower Back Decompression Over Several Levels

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS 63017

Removes bone from the back of the vertebrae in the lower back to widen the spinal canal and take pressure off the spinal cord and the nerve roots below it. This version covers a longer stretch of the spine than the operation done at only one or two levels. It is used for narrowing of the canal that causes leg pain, numbness, or heaviness on walking.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $6,310 · 10th to 90th $3,715 to $16,218
$5K$10Kfacility $6,310

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$3,981.07
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,715.35
Median
$7,762.47
Typical High
$16,218.10