CPT 61596 Surgery - Nervous

Transcochlear approach/skull Cost

Body System: Nervous

Medicare Facility Rate
$2,090
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$2,090
Office/clinic setting

Relative Value Units (RVUs)

Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)

38.44
Work RVU
18.52
Facility PE RVU
5.60
Malpractice RVU
62.56
Total RVU

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Transcochlear approach/skull cost?

The Medicare facility rate is $2,090. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).

How much does Transcochlear 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 $2,090.

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