CPT 61711 Surgery - Nervous
Fusion of skull arteries Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$2,495
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$2,495
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
37.27
Work RVU
21.94
Facility PE RVU
15.48
Malpractice RVU
74.69
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fusion of skull arteries cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $2,495. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Fusion of skull arteries 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 $2,495.