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Brain Surgery For A Tumor Behind The Ear

Pennsylvania rates for HCPCS 61526

Open surgery to remove a growth from the cerebellopontine angle, the deep space at the back of the skull where the hearing and balance nerves run between the brain stem and the cerebellum. The surgeon opens a window in the skull to reach the growth, working close to the nerves that control hearing, balance and movement of the face.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,236 · 10th to 90th $3,236 to $3,236
facility $3,236

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
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
62 · Two surgeons
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$3,235.94