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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

California 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 $5,888 · 10th–90th $1,862$13,8040%5%10th90th$5,888Professionalmedian $562 · 10th–90th $129$1,4450%10%10th90th$562$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$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
$1,737.80
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$18,620.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,047.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,630.78
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$13,489.63
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,445.44
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$6,606.93
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$645.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$6,760.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,479.11
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$363.08
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$1,778.28
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$5,011.87
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,073.80
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$4,897.79
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$245.47
Optum
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$70.79
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,000.00
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,258.93
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$524.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,370.32
Median
$10,000.00
Typical High
$29,512.09
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$758.58