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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

Virginia 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 $1,698 · 10th–90th $575$9,5500%5%10%10th90th$1,698Professionalmedian $589 · 10th–90th $302$1,2020%10%10th90th$589$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
$645.65
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$8,317.64
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$2,818.38
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$645.65
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$1,698.24
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,230.27
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$794.33
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,071.52
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$912.01
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$10,000.00
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$10,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,495.41
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$17,782.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$794.33