CPT 61608 Surgery - Nervous
Resect/excise cranial lesion Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$3,161
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$3,161
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
44.40
Work RVU
32.16
Facility PE RVU
18.09
Malpractice RVU
94.65
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Resect/excise cranial lesion cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $3,161. 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 $3,161.