Price Checker / CPT 63191
How much does Incise Spine Accessory Nerve cost?
CPT 63191 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 81x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$3,650–$4,300
What this should cost
With insurance
~$5,450
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$5,400
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $323,608 is $319,608 over the fair price (about 81x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Incise Spine Accessory Nerve
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center HAYMARKET, VA | — | — | 45402% |
| UVA Health Prince William Medical Center , VA | — | — | 45402% |
| McLeod Health Seacoast , SC | — | — | 1407% |
| McLeod Regional Medical Center , SC | — | — | 1407% |
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About Incise Spine Accessory Nerve
CPT code 63191 refers to incise spine accessory nerve (billing description: "Incise spine accessory nerve"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,377 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,377 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
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- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.