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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

Iowa 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 $3,388 · 10th–90th $813$7,9430%10%10th90th$3,388Professionalmedian $575 · 10th–90th $331$1,3490%20%10th90th$575$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$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
$812.83
Median
$3,801.89
Typical High
$7,943.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$933.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,348.96
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$2,041.74
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$8,912.51
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$4,168.69
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$4,466.84
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$691.83
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,677.35
Median
$6,309.57
Typical High
$9,772.37
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$724.44
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$245.47