CPT 61720 Surgery - Nervous
Incise skull/brain surgery Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,263
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,263
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$8
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$4
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
17.18
Work RVU
13.38
Facility PE RVU
7.25
Malpractice RVU
37.81
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Incise skull/brain surgery cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,263. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $8. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $4.
How much does Incise skull/brain surgery 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 $1,263.