CPT 61501 Surgery - Nervous
Craniectomy f/osteomyelitis Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,056
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,056
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
15.94
Work RVU
10.99
Facility PE RVU
4.69
Malpractice RVU
31.62
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Craniectomy f/osteomyelitis cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,056. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Craniectomy f/osteomyelitis 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 $1,056.