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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

Maryland 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 $3,467 · 10th–90th $589$3,4670%50%10th$3,467Professionalmedian $575 · 10th–90th $468$6920%20%10th90th$575$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,467.37
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$3,467.37
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$676.08
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$588.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$1,348.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$1,258.93
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,202.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$2,238.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$1,000.00
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$398.11