CPT 61500 Surgery - Nervous
Crnec exc tum/bone les skull Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,199
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,199
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
18.70
Work RVU
11.62
Facility PE RVU
5.57
Malpractice RVU
35.89
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Crnec exc tum/bone les skull cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,199. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Crnec exc tum/bone les skull 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 $1,199.