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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

Louisiana 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 $1,318 · 10th–90th $501$3,9810%10%10th90th$1,318Professionalmedian $692 · 10th–90th $457$1,0720%20%10th90th$692$0.0$0.2$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$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
$512.86
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$3,715.35
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$1,348.96
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$0.02
Median
$0.02
Typical High
$0.03
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$831.76
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$1,819.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$1,096.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$8,511.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$831.76