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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

Washington, DC 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 $3,162 · 10th–90th $589$7,7620%20%10th90th$3,162Professionalmedian $589 · 10th–90th $562$9330%50%10th90th$589$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$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
$588.84
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$7,762.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$933.25
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$630.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,479.11
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$1,288.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,630.27
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$27,542.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,288.25