Upper Back Cordotomy, Both Sides, Two Operations

Alaska rates for HCPCS 63199

Surgery for severe pain affecting both sides of the body. Part of the bony arch of a vertebra in the chest section of the spine is removed to reach the spinal cord, and the pain-carrying pathway is cut on one side first and on the other side at a second operation soon afterwards, rather than both at one sitting.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $1,778 · 10th to 90th $1,778 to $1,778

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
United Setting Professional Modifier Global Typical Low $1,778.28 Median $1,778.28 Typical High $1,778.28	Professional	Global	$1,778.28	$1,778.28	$1,778.28