CPT 61585 Surgery - Nervous
Orbitocranial approach/skull Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$3,255
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$3,255
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
41.51
Work RVU
38.43
Facility PE RVU
17.52
Malpractice RVU
97.46
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Orbitocranial approach/skull cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $3,255. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Orbitocranial 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 $3,255.