CPT 61001 Surgery - Nervous
Remove cranial cavity fluid Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$106
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$106
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$721
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$387
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
1.45
Work RVU
1.12
Facility PE RVU
0.60
Malpractice RVU
3.17
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Remove cranial cavity fluid cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $106. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $721. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $387.
How much does Remove cranial cavity fluid 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 $106.