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Repeat Lower Back Decompression, Extra Level

Washington 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 $525 · 10th–90th $162$7,9430%10%10th90th$525Professionalmedian $676 · 10th–90th $240$1,3800%10%20%10th90th$676$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
$724.44
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$18,620.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,148.15
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$1,584.89
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$2,511.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,737.80
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$1,096.48
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$1,174.90
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$562.34
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$177.83
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$794.33
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$1,513.56
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$1,548.82
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$12,022.64
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$912.01
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$676.08