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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

South 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 $4,898 · 10th–90th $676$21,8780%10%10th90th$4,898Professionalmedian $562 · 10th–90th $288$7240%20%10th90th$562$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$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
$676.08
Median
$7,762.47
Typical High
$22,908.68
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$724.44
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$2,951.21
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$446.68
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$14,791.08
Typical High
$15,488.17
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,288.25
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,122.02
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,128.61
Median
$12,589.25
Typical High
$19,498.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$616.60