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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 63044

This procedure decompresses a nerve root in the lower spine at an additional level, performed as part of a repeat back surgery in a person who has had previous surgery at that location. It involves removing a small amount of bone and tissue to relieve pressure on the nerve, along with treating a herniated disc if present. It is done in addition to treating the main level during the same operation.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $3,981 · 10th–90th $631$12,0230%10%10th90th$3,981Professionalmedian $562 · 10th–90th $309$1,1480%20%40%10th90th$562$0.0$0.2$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$10,471.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$933.25
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$6,456.54
Typical High
$13,803.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,258.93
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$15,488.17
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,584.89
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$5,623.41
Typical High
$12,882.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$812.83