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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

South Dakota 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 $955 · 10th–90th $676$4,3650%10%10th90th$955Professionalmedian $562 · 10th–90th $339$1,3800%10%20%10th90th$562$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
$575.44
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$4,365.16
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$1,380.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,348.96
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,288.25
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$4,168.69
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$1,096.48
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,230.27
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$2,238.72
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,162.28
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$3,162.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$691.83
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$245.47