CPT 61582 Surgery - Nervous
Craniofacial approach skull Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$3,078
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$3,078
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
34.26
Work RVU
44.35
Facility PE RVU
13.53
Malpractice RVU
92.14
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Craniofacial approach skull cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $3,078. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Craniofacial approach skull 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 $3,078.