CPT 63173 Surgery - Nervous
Drainage of spinal cyst Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,697
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,697
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
23.70
Work RVU
17.09
Facility PE RVU
10.02
Malpractice RVU
50.81
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Drainage of spinal cyst cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,697. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Drainage of spinal cyst 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 $1,697.