CPT 61557 Surgery - Nervous

Incise skull/sutures Cost

Body System: Nervous

Medicare Facility Rate
$1,673
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,673
Office/clinic setting

Relative Value Units (RVUs)

Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)

22.73
Work RVU
17.76
Facility PE RVU
9.60
Malpractice RVU
50.09
Total RVU

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Incise skull/sutures cost?

The Medicare facility rate is $1,673. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).

How much does Incise skull/sutures 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 $1,673.

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