Price Checker / CPT 15050
How much does Pinch Graft Up To 2 Cm Diam cost?
CPT 15050 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is a bit above the fair range. It may be worth asking for the cash/self-pay rate.
Fair price
$1,050–$1,200
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,250
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,296 is $146 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Pinch Graft Up To 2 Cm Diam
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meritus Medical Center, Inc. HAGERSTOWN, MD | $1,296 | — | 114% |
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About Pinch Graft Up To 2 Cm Diam
CPT code 15050 refers to pinch graft up to 2 cm diam (billing description: "Pinch graft up to 2 cm diam"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $429 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $606 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.