Price Checker / CPT 15757
How much does Free Skin Flap Microvasc cost?
CPT 15757 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is in line with what this normally costs. No need to dispute.
Fair price
$5,750–$6,750
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,200
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$8,450
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $6,693 is $443 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Free Skin Flap Microvasc
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls Hospital LITTLE FALLS, ME | $6,900 | — | 255% |
| Prowers Medical Center LAMAR, CO | $6,485 | — | 217% |
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About Free Skin Flap Microvasc
CPT code 15757 refers to free skin flap microvasc (billing description: "Free skin flap microvasc"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,946 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,946 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.