CPT 21601 Surgery - Musculoskeletal
Exc chest wall tumor w/ribs Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,112
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,112
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
17.34
Work RVU
11.50
Facility PE RVU
4.44
Malpractice RVU
33.28
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Exc chest wall tumor w/ribs cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,112. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Exc chest wall tumor w/ribs cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $1,112.