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Removal of a Growth Outside the Spinal Sac, Low Spine

Wisconsin rates for HCPCS 63278

Removes part of the bony arch at the base of the spine to reach and take out a growth that sits outside the tough sac surrounding the spinal nerves, in the sacral region above the tailbone. Because the sac is not opened, the nerves inside are left undisturbed. It is done to relieve pressure on the nerves and to find out what the growth is.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $14,454 · 10th–90th $2,630$26,3030%10%10th90th$14,454Professionalmedian $2,818 · 10th–90th $1,445$6,7610%5%10%10th90th$2,818$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$1,380.38
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$14,454.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$5,128.61
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11,748.98
Median
$16,218.10
Typical High
$27,542.29
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$7,079.46
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,890.45
Median
$4,570.88
Typical High
$7,244.36
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$6,606.93
DeanCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$10,471.29
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,630.27
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$4,570.88
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$7,585.78
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,621.81
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$11,481.54
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$70.79
Network Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,187.76
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$3,019.95
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$6,165.95
Prevea360
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$3,388.44
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$3,801.89
Typical High
$5,495.41
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,801.89
Median
$9,772.37
Typical High
$9,772.37
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$7,079.46
Typical High
$11,220.18
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,128.61
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$5,128.61
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,786.30
Median
$8,511.38
Typical High
$9,549.93
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$20,892.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$6,165.95