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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

Kentucky 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 $1,778 · 10th–90th $417$10,7150%5%10%10th90th$1,778Professionalmedian $457 · 10th–90th $204$8320%10%10th90th$457$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$398.11
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$8,511.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$1,023.29
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,549.93
Median
$10,715.19
Typical High
$11,220.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$295.12
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$933.25
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$870.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$954.99
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$3,890.45
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$363.08
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$8,511.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$575.44