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Release of a Tethered Spinal Cord, Lower Back

Maine rates for HCPCS 63200

Frees a spinal cord that is abnormally attached to the surrounding tissue in the lower back, so it is no longer pulled tight as the body grows or moves. Bone at the back of the spine is removed to reach the cord and the tethering tissue is divided. It is done to stop or prevent worsening leg weakness, numbness, back pain, or bladder trouble.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $26,915 · 10th to 90th $25,704 to $36,308
$20.0Kfacility $26,915

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
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25,703.96
Median
$26,915.35
Typical High
$36,307.81