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.

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