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Open Placement Of A Spinal Stimulator Paddle

Alabama rates for HCPCS 63655

Places a flat, paddle-shaped electrode against the covering of the spinal cord to treat severe long-standing pain. A small piece of the bony arch of a vertebra is removed through an incision in the back so the paddle can be slid into position, and its wires are tunnelled under the skin. The battery unit that powers it is charged separately.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $7,244 · 10th–90th $1,259$37,1540%5%10th90th$7,244$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K

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
$1,047.13
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$2,570.40
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28,183.83
Median
$33,884.42
Typical High
$45,708.82
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11,748.98
Median
$11,748.98
Typical High
$11,748.98
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,311.31
Median
$7,244.36
Typical High
$16,982.44