Price Checker / CPT 61500
How much does Crnec Exc Tum/bone Les Skull cost?
CPT 61500 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 4x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$1,800–$3,600
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,751 is $8,051 over the fair price (about 4x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Crnec Exc Tum/bone Les Skull
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Minnesota - Minnetonka Ambulatory Surgical Center Minnetonka, MN | $15,300 | — | 1176% |
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital , KS | $6,203 | — | 417% |
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About Crnec Exc Tum/bone Les Skull
CPT code 61500 refers to crnec exc tum/bone les skull (billing description: "Crnec exc tum/bone les skull"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,199 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,199 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.