CPT 61563 Surgery - Nervous
Excision of skull tumor Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,929
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,929
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
27.73
Work RVU
18.31
Facility PE RVU
11.72
Malpractice RVU
57.76
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Excision of skull tumor cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,929. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Excision of skull 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 $1,929.