Skin graft Cost (2026) — Compare Hospital Prices

Skin graft is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1584 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,275median cash price · 1584 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,109–$11,068 depending on the hospital

≈ 3.6× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$6,042

Cash / self-pay

$3,275

Insurer-negotiated

$2,832

Medicare pays

$898

$1,109$11,068

Median cash $3,275 · Medicare $898 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,275 — about 3.6× the Medicare rate ($898). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,797).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,042 list price could save about $2,766 (46%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Ahn Wexford Hospital	Wexford, PA	$513	$852	★ 5/5	184 min	—
Hospital Pavia Caguas	Caguas, PR	$523	$185	—	—	—
North Texas Medical Center	Gainesville, TX	$527	$1,981	★ 4/5	117 min	—
West Penn Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	$533	$767	★ 3/5	208 min	—
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas	Irving, TX	$547	$5,051	—	71 min	—
Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems	Taos, NM	$583	$5,274	★ 1/5	92 min	—
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital	Sulphur, OK	$593	$627	★ 4/5	113 min	—
Faith Regional Health Services	Norfolk, NE	$595	$2,398	★ 3/5	101 min	—
Twin City Medical Center	Dennison, OH	$642	$1,082	—	—	—
Sabine Medical Center	Many, LA	$645	$2,149	—	129 min	—
Marion General Hospital	Marion, IN	$686	$3,849	★ 3/5	132 min	—
Marion General Hospital	Columbia, MS	$686	$3,849	★ 1/5	126 min	—
Northwest Florida Community Hospital	Chipley, FL	$692	$591	★ 2/5	—	—
North Central Surgical Center Llp	Dallas, TX	$704	$5,051	—	108 min	—
Incline Village Community Hospital	Incline Village, NV	$720	$2,431	—	85 min	—
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc	Gassaway, WV	$721	—	—	102 min	—
Potomac Valley Hospital	Keyser, WV	$721	—	★ 1/5	119 min	—
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc	Buckhannon, WV	$721	—	★ 3/5	141 min	—
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Boston, MA	$722	$2,766	—	174 min	—
Ochsner American Legion Hospital	Jennings, LA	$734	$646	★ 2/5	104 min	—
Summersville Regional Medical Center	Summersville, WV	$734	—	★ 2/5	136 min	—
Jackson General Hospital	Ripley, WV	$765	—	★ 3/5	127 min	—
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	$770	—	—	82 min	—
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc	Barnesville, OH	$770	$4,513	—	115 min	—
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood	Kingwood, TX	$781	$2,628	—	—	—

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Skin graft

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $3,275; Medicare pays $898.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	186	$268 $182 – $1,780
Univera	13	$525 $70 – $762
Medicare	298	$669 $293 – $3,570
Independent Health	24	$862 $342 – $2,563
Highmark	97	$970 $338 – $6,212
Bright Health	37	$1,187 $870 – $3,105
Geisinger	41	$1,214 $432 – $5,210
AmeriHealth	148	$1,292 $386 – $9,539
Priority Health	39	$1,356 $494 – $5,166
Amerigroup	123	$1,458 $614 – $2,365
MVP Health Care	46	$1,487 $574 – $6,045
Tricare / VA	195	$1,598 $342 – $3,733
Centene / Ambetter	542	$1,610 $357 – $7,432
Sanford Health Plan	32	$1,722 $635 – $5,306
Molina Healthcare	434	$1,732 $463 – $3,855
UCare	37	$1,766 $527 – $4,046
HealthPartners	104	$2,022 $484 – $4,811
Coventry	72	$2,173 $778 – $5,791
Devoted Health	117	$2,185 $899 – $3,928
Medica	78	$2,221 $683 – $4,542
UPMC Health Plan	68	$2,315 $640 – $5,043
Blue Cross Blue Shield	840	$2,420 $354 – $8,128
Kaiser Permanente	150	$2,447 $352 – $8,053
Harvard Pilgrim	30	$2,451 $876 – $4,943
Humana	680	$2,471 $602 – $4,690
Aetna	900	$2,513 $733 – $5,866
Security Health Plan	30	$2,661 $655 – $7,510
Anthem	384	$2,661 $384 – $7,820
UnitedHealthcare	991	$2,803 $645 – $8,462
Health Net	159	$2,804 $407 – $8,829
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	62	$2,806 $1,055 – $6,051
MultiPlan / PHCS network	353	$3,002 $730 – $7,263
Cigna	736	$3,176 $1,300 – $8,484
SelectHealth	33	$3,614 $1,208 – $5,307
EmblemHealth	51	$4,440 $708 – $27,957
AvMed	41	$4,922 $1,109 – $11,304
Healthcare Highways	32	$5,475 $4,988 – $6,287
Oscar Health	168	$7,019 $2,212 – $10,272

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

State	Median cash
Vermont	$1,216
Utah	$1,271
Mississippi	$1,277
Michigan	$1,381
Maryland	$1,424
Tennessee	$1,436

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Andrew Styperek, MD	Dermatology	Tamarac, FL	158
Andrew Styperek, MD	Dermatology	Tamarac, FL	66
Jeremy Tamir, M.D.	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	Fort Myers, FL	48
Wyatt To, MD	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	Frederick, MD	48
Bounthavy Homsombath, MD	General Surgery	Augusta, GA	44
Michael Vanvliet, M.D.	Critical Care (Intensivists)	Bradenton, FL	39
Shawn Fagan, M.D.	General Surgery	Augusta, GA	34
Maxim Pekarev, MD	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	Fort Worth, TX	30
Carl Cruse, MD	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	Tampa, FL	29
Christopher Lentz, M.D., FACS, FCCM	General Surgery	Oklahoma City, OK	28
Derek Bell, MD	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	Rochester, NY	27
F Gahhos, M.D.	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	Venice, FL	26

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Does Medicare cover Skin graft?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Skin graft. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $898. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $180 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1584 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,275, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $6,042, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,832, a Medicare rate of about $898. Most cash prices fall between $1,109 and $11,068 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Skin graft cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1584 US hospitals is $3,275. Most hospitals fall between $1,109 and $11,068. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Skin graft?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $898). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Skin graft?

Medicare pays about $898. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Skin graft prices vary between hospitals?

Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.

Is the cash price lower than using insurance?

Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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