Price Checker / CPT 15738
How much does Muscle-skin Graft Leg cost?
CPT 15738 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 5.2x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$5,150–$6,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$7,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $29,047 is $23,447 over the fair price (about 5.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Muscle-skin Graft Leg
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 View Medical Center FORT MOHAVE, AZ | $66,560 | — | 5696% |
| PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Victoria Victoria, TX | $16,543 | — | 1197% |
| PAM Specialty Hospital of Victoria North Victoria, TX | $16,543 | — | 1197% |
| PAM Specialty Hospital of Victoria Southeast Victoria, TX | $16,543 | — | 1197% |
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About Muscle-skin Graft Leg
CPT code 15738 refers to muscle-skin graft leg (billing description: "Muscle-skin graft leg"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,148 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,148 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.