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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

New Jersey 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 $6,026 · 10th–90th $2,951$10,9650%10%10th90th$6,026Professionalmedian $575 · 10th–90th $437$3,5480%10%20%10th90th$575$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
$2,754.23
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$10,964.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$5,370.32
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16,595.87
Median
$19,498.45
Typical High
$21,379.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$2,089.30
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$831.76
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$2,511.89
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,162.28
Median
$7,079.46
Typical High
$14,454.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$1,000.00