CPT 61590 Surgery - Nervous
Infratemporal approach/skull Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$2,666
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$2,666
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
45.86
Work RVU
24.78
Facility PE RVU
9.17
Malpractice RVU
79.81
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Infratemporal approach/skull cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $2,666. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Infratemporal 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 $2,666.