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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

North Carolina 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 $933 · 10th–90th $339$8,7100%10%10th90th$933Professionalmedian $562 · 10th–90th $372$8710%20%10th90th$562$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
$0.58
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$8,709.64
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$870.96
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$15,488.17
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,380.38
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,047.13
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,691.53
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$14,791.08
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$575.44
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$5,011.87
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,073.80
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$4,897.79