Price Checker / CPT 15736
How much does Muscle-skin Graft Arm cost?
CPT 15736 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 9.2x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$3,250–$3,800
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $32,515 is $28,965 over the fair price (about 9.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Muscle-skin Graft Arm
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Children's Hospital Madera, CA | — | — | 2826% |
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About Muscle-skin Graft Arm
CPT code 15736 refers to muscle-skin graft arm (billing description: "Muscle-skin graft arm"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,111 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,111 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.