CPT 61576 Surgery - Nervous
Skull base/brainstem surgery Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$4,194
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$4,194
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
53.93
Work RVU
48.90
Facility PE RVU
22.75
Malpractice RVU
125.58
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Skull base/brainstem surgery cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $4,194. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Skull base/brainstem surgery 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 $4,194.