Price Checker / CPT 61545
How much does Excision Of Brain Tumor cost?
CPT 61545 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is a bit above the fair range. It may be worth asking for the cash/self-pay rate.
Fair price
$8,900–$10,400
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,500
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$13,000
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $11,289 is $1,639 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Excision Of Brain Tumor
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital Novi, MI | — | — | 268% |
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About Excision Of Brain Tumor
CPT code 61545 refers to excision of brain tumor (billing description: "Excision of brain tumor"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $3,069 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $3,069 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
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- 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.