Partial Removal Of Spine Bone With Release Of Lower Spinal Cord Or Nerves And/or Removal Of Disc in Wyoming

Wyoming Pricing in Context

In Wyoming, CPT code 63030 (Partial Removal Of Spine Bone With Release Of Lower Spinal Cord Or Nerves And/or Removal Of Disc) carries an average Medicare payment of $599.41 — 2% below the national benchmark of $613.03. 21 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 41 total services. Individual payments in WY ranged from N/A at the low end to N/A at the high end, reflecting differences in provider setting (office vs. facility), modifiers, and the specific geographic locality code applied within the state.

The average billed charge in Wyoming is $5,124.74, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount — the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because Wyoming sits below the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run lower than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Nervous System Surgery procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in Wyoming lands near $1,577.70, with self-pay cash prices typically around $1,972.77. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.