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Removal Of A Midline Tumor At The Skull Base

Maryland rates for HCPCS 61521

Removes a tumor sitting in the midline at the base of the skull, in the lower rear compartment that holds the cerebellum and brainstem. A section of skull bone at the back of the head is taken out to reach it, and the tumor is separated from the surrounding brain and nerves. It is a demanding operation because of how tightly packed that area is.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $661 · 10th to 90th $661 to $661Professionalmedian $3,631 · 10th to 90th $3,236 to $5,623
$1.0K$2.0K$5.0Kfacility $661professional $3,631

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$5,623.41
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$660.69