Price Checker / CPT 61606
How much does Resect/excise Cranial Lesion cost?
CPT 61606 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is in line with what this normally costs. No need to dispute.
Fair price
$9,000–$10,600
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,550
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$13,300
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What hospitals charge for Resect/excise Cranial Lesion
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls Hospital LITTLE FALLS, ME | $9,421 | — | 245% |
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About Resect/excise Cranial Lesion
CPT code 61606 refers to resect/excise cranial lesion (billing description: "Resect/excise cranial lesion"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $2,728 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $2,728 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.