CPT 61570 Surgery - Nervous
Remove foreign body brain Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,833
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,833
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
25.85
Work RVU
18.10
Facility PE RVU
10.93
Malpractice RVU
54.88
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Remove foreign body brain cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,833. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Remove foreign body brain 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 $1,833.