CPT 61598 Surgery - Nervous
Transpetrosal approach/skull Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$2,848
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$2,848
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
35.62
Work RVU
34.60
Facility PE RVU
15.04
Malpractice RVU
85.26
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Transpetrosal approach/skull cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $2,848. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Transpetrosal 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 $2,848.