CPT 61606 Surgery - Nervous
Resect/excise cranial lesion Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$2,728
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$2,728
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
41.00
Work RVU
26.61
Facility PE RVU
14.07
Malpractice RVU
81.68
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Resect/excise cranial lesion cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $2,728. 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 $2,728.