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Neck Cord Release, More Than Two Levels

Iowa rates for HCPCS 63182

Part of the bony arch is removed from vertebrae in the neck to expose the spinal cord, and the small ligaments tethering the cord to its outer covering are cut so tension on it is relieved. This version covers work extending over more than two levels of the neck.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Neck Cord Release, More Than Two Levels cost?

$3,020

Typical physician fee. In Iowa, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $3,020 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $2,138 to $11,482.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $5,012 · 10th to 90th $2,291 to $5,248Professionalmedian $3,020 · 10th to 90th $2,138 to $11,482
$2K$5K$10Kfacility $5,012professional $3,020

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,311.31
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$4,168.69
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,290.87
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$5,248.07
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$11,481.54
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,691.53
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$2,691.53
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,090.30
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$3,090.30

Where Iowa sits

The same service costs 501.2 times more in Colorado than in South Carolina. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Iowa· 23rd of 38

$3,020

CO $15,136SC $30.20

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.