Price Checker / CPT 35903
How much does Excision Graft Extremity cost?
CPT 35903 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 10x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$780–$1,550
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,950
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $11,565 is $10,415 over the fair price (about 10x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Excision Graft Extremity
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Southampton Hospital , NY | $13,310 | — | 14577% |
| LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes DANBURY, NC | $9,821 | — | 1567% |
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About Excision Graft Extremity
CPT code 35903 refers to excision graft extremity (billing description: "Excision graft extremity"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $518 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $518 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.