Price Checker / CPT 15832
How much does Exc Excessive Skin Thigh cost?
CPT 15832 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 15x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,250–$2,550
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,900
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,200
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $28,768 is $26,868 over the fair price (about 15x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Exc Excessive Skin Thigh
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Regional Medical Center CLYDE, NC | $43,344 | — | 5045% |
| Jackson Purchase Medical Center MAYFIELD, KY | $38,866 | — | 4514% |
| Henry County Hospital Napoleon, OH | $4,093 | — | 386% |
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About Exc Excessive Skin Thigh
CPT code 15832 refers to exc excessive skin thigh (billing description: "Exc excessive skin thigh"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $842 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $842 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.