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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

Minnesota 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 $1,445 · 10th–90th $501$3,5480%10%20%10th90th$1,445Professionalmedian $398 · 10th–90th $331$1,2880%20%40%10th90th$398$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$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
$549.54
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$2,089.30
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$812.83
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.00
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$776.25
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$398.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$4,570.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$851.14
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$2,041.74
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$3,548.13
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$1,819.70
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$6,606.93
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$2,344.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$10,715.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,174.90