CPT 62145 Surgery - Nervous
Repair of skull & brain Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,366
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,366
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
19.59
Work RVU
13.57
Facility PE RVU
7.74
Malpractice RVU
40.90
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Repair of skull & brain cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,366. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Repair of skull & brain 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 $1,366.