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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

Alabama 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 $3,715 · 10th–90th $692$18,6210%5%10th90th$3,715Professionalmedian $562 · 10th–90th $339$1,3490%10%20%10th90th$562$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$575.44
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$2,398.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,348.96
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14,125.38
Median
$16,982.44
Typical High
$22,908.68
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$575.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11,748.98
Median
$11,748.98
Typical High
$11,748.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,174.90
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$954.99
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$6,309.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$616.60