CPT 61601 Surgery - Nervous
Resect/excise cranial lesion Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$2,401
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$2,401
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
30.36
Work RVU
29.56
Facility PE RVU
11.95
Malpractice RVU
71.87
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Resect/excise cranial lesion cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $2,401. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Resect/excise cranial lesion 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 $2,401.