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Upper Back Cordotomy, Both Sides, Two Operations

Louisiana 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

Facilitymedian $1,202 · 10th to 90th $363 to $5,012Professionalmedian $3,388 · 10th to 90th $3,388 to $3,388
$500$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $1,202professional $3,388

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
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$5,011.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,388.44
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$3,388.44