CPT 61519 Surgery - Nervous
Remove brain lining lesion Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$2,822
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$2,822
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
42.34
Work RVU
24.43
Facility PE RVU
17.73
Malpractice RVU
84.50
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Remove brain lining lesion cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $2,822. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Remove brain lining lesion 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 $2,822.