CPT 61605 Surgery - Nervous
Resect/excise cranial lesion Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,913
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,913
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
31.76
Work RVU
19.93
Facility PE RVU
5.57
Malpractice RVU
57.26
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Resect/excise cranial lesion cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,913. 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 $1,913.