CPT 61545 Surgery - Nervous
Excision of brain tumor Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$3,069
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$3,069
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
45.27
Work RVU
27.50
Facility PE RVU
19.10
Malpractice RVU
91.87
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Excision of brain tumor cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $3,069. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Excision of brain tumor 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 $3,069.