Skin graft Cost by Hospital

Skin graft is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1578 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,333median cash price · 1578 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,097–$11,068 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$5,878
Cash / self-pay
$3,333
Insurer-negotiated
$2,862
Medicare pays
$898
$1,097$11,068
Median cash $3,333  ·  Medicare $898  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,333 — about 3.7× 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 $5,878 list price could save about $2,545 (43%).

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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

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $513 $852 ★ 5/5 186 min 15.3%
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $523 $185 — — 17.1%
North Texas Medical Center Gainesville, TX $527 $1,738 ★ 4/5 121 min 14.9%
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $533 $767 ★ 3/5 203 min 16.3%
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas Irving, TX $547 $5,051 — 71 min 14.9%
Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems Taos, NM $583 $5,274 ★ 1/5 98 min 14.7%
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital Sulphur, OK $593 $627 ★ 4/5 118 min 14.0%
Faith Regional Health Services Norfolk, NE $595 $2,398 ★ 3/5 102 min 13.8%
Twin City Medical Center Dennison, OH $642 $1,082 — — 15.0%
Sabine Medical Center Many, LA $645 $2,149 — 128 min 15.4%
Marion General Hospital Marion, IN $686 $3,849 ★ 3/5 126 min 14.6%
Marion General Hospital Columbia, MS $686 $3,849 ★ 1/5 130 min 15.4%
Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL $692 $591 ★ 2/5 — 14.3%
North Central Surgical Center Llp Dallas, TX $704 $5,051 — 107 min 14.2%
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $721 — — 102 min 15.0%
Potomac Valley Hospital Keyser, WV $721 — ★ 1/5 118 min 15.5%
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc Buckhannon, WV $721 — ★ 3/5 142 min 16.4%
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Boston, MA $722 $2,766 — 168 min 13.9%
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $734 $646 ★ 2/5 104 min 15.3%
Summersville Regional Medical Center Summersville, WV $734 — ★ 2/5 140 min 15.1%
Jackson General Hospital Ripley, WV $765 — ★ 3/5 133 min 14.8%
Harrison Community Hospital Cadiz, OH $770 — — 84 min 15.2%
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc Barnesville, OH $770 $4,513 — 113 min 15.0%
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX $781 $2,628 — — 14.8%
Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital Houston, TX $809 $1,485 — — 14.4%

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 August 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: $3,333; Medicare pays $898.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 184
$268
$182 – $1,780
Univera 13
$525
$70 – $762
Medicare 294
$668
$293 – $3,570
Independent Health 24
$862
$342 – $2,563
Highmark 92
$1,004
$338 – $6,257
Bright Health 37
$1,187
$870 – $3,105
Geisinger 41
$1,214
$432 – $5,210
AmeriHealth 147
$1,276
$386 – $9,539
Priority Health 40
$1,384
$494 – $5,166
Amerigroup 122
$1,458
$614 – $2,365
MVP Health Care 46
$1,477
$563 – $5,923
Tricare / VA 193
$1,597
$342 – $3,736
Centene / Ambetter 528
$1,603
$351 – $7,432
Sanford Health Plan 32
$1,722
$635 – $5,306
Molina Healthcare 432
$1,732
$463 – $3,871
UCare 37
$1,766
$527 – $4,046
HealthPartners 104
$2,022
$484 – $4,811
Devoted Health 115
$2,185
$880 – $3,931
Coventry 70
$2,190
$774 – $5,843
Medica 78
$2,221
$683 – $4,542
UPMC Health Plan 66
$2,315
$639 – $5,043
Blue Cross Blue Shield 838
$2,417
$354 – $8,089
Kaiser Permanente 150
$2,447
$352 – $8,053
Harvard Pilgrim 30
$2,451
$876 – $4,943
Humana 672
$2,471
$602 – $4,690
Aetna 882
$2,514
$741 – $5,894
Security Health Plan 30
$2,661
$655 – $7,510
Health Net 157
$2,804
$406 – $8,845
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 62
$2,806
$1,055 – $6,051
Anthem 368
$2,875
$383 – $7,939
UnitedHealthcare 973
$2,900
$645 – $8,579
MultiPlan / PHCS network 338
$2,984
$730 – $7,123
Cigna 713
$3,194
$1,418 – $8,484
SelectHealth 33
$3,614
$1,208 – $5,307
Healthcare Highways 32
$5,475
$4,988 – $6,287
AvMed 39
$5,593
$1,109 – $11,304
Oscar Health 156
$7,019
$2,578 – $10,272
EmblemHealth 39
$7,188
$1,031 – $27,957

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

StateMedian cash
Vermont$1,216
Mississippi$1,258
Utah$1,271
Michigan$1,381
Maryland$1,424
Tennessee$1,436

Prices by city

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Prices by state

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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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Andrew Styperek, MDDermatologyTamarac, FL158
Andrew Styperek, MDDermatologyTamarac, FL66
Jeremy Tamir, M.D.Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryFort Myers, FL48
Wyatt To, MDPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryFrederick, MD48
Bounthavy Homsombath, MDGeneral SurgeryAugusta, GA44
Michael Vanvliet, M.D.Critical Care (Intensivists)Bradenton, FL39
Shawn Fagan, M.D.General SurgeryAugusta, GA34
Maxim Pekarev, MDPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryFort Worth, TX30
Carl Cruse, MDPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryTampa, FL29
Christopher Lentz, M.D., FACS, FCCMGeneral SurgeryOklahoma City, OK28
Derek Bell, MDPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryRochester, NY27
F Gahhos, M.D.Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryVenice, FL26

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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 1578 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,333, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $5,878, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,862, a Medicare rate of about $898. Most cash prices fall between $1,097 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 1578 US hospitals is $3,333. Most hospitals fall between $1,097 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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