How Much Does Split-thickness Skin Graft, Trunk/arms/legs Cost?
Also known as: Splt agrft t/a/l 1st 100sqcm (CPT 15100)
A split-thickness skin graft on the trunk, arms, or legs, where a thin layer of skin is transplanted from one area of your body to cover a wound.
The total estimated cost of Split-thickness Skin Graft, Trunk/arms/legs (CPT 15100) is $1,664 to $2,704, including hospital fees, anesthesia, and supplies. The surgeon's Medicare fee alone is $660.
Total Estimated Cost of Care
This estimate includes hospital facility fees, anesthesia, and supplies .
Patient Guide: Split-thickness Skin Graft, Trunk/arms/legs
What you need to know before your appointment
What to Expect
Under anesthesia, the surgeon shaves a thin layer of skin from a donor site (often the thigh) and places it on the wound. Both the donor and recipient sites are bandaged.
How Long Does It Take?
1-2 hours
Common Reasons Doctors Order This
Large wounds, burn treatment, skin cancer excision sites, chronic wound coverage, traumatic skin loss
How to Prepare
Fast before surgery. Both the graft and donor sites will need wound care. The donor site often heals in 2-3 weeks. Avoid movement of the graft area for several days.
Procedures Commonly Done Together
These procedures are frequently performed alongside Splt agrft t/a/l 1st 100sqcm
How to Reduce Your Cost for Splt agrft t/a/l 1st 100sqcm
Practical tips that can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars
- 1 Ask about cash-pay discounts
Many hospitals and clinics offer 20-40% discounts for self-pay patients. Always ask before scheduling.
- 2 Compare facility vs. office setting costs
For this procedure, the office rate ($923) differs from the facility rate ($660). Ask if it can be done in an office setting.
- 3 Shop around — costs vary significantly
Costs can vary 2-3x between providers in the same city. Get quotes from multiple facilities.
How is the Price Calculated?
Medicare calculates procedure payments using Relative Value Units (RVUs). Each procedure has three components multiplied by a conversion factor ($33.40 in 2026) and adjusted by geographic cost indices.
Payment = Total RVU (27.62) x CF ($33.40) = $923
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Splt agrft t/a/l 1st 100sqcm cost?
The Medicare facility rate for Splt agrft t/a/l 1st 100sqcm is $660. Commercial insurance rates typically range from 150% to 250% of Medicare (varies by plan).
How much does Splt agrft t/a/l 1st 100sqcm cost without insurance?
Without insurance, the cost of Splt agrft t/a/l 1st 100sqcm can range from 150% of Medicare to 500% of Medicare depending on the facility. Many hospitals and clinics offer self-pay discounts of 20-40% off their chargemaster price. Always ask about cash pricing before your visit.
Does insurance cover Splt agrft t/a/l 1st 100sqcm?
Most commercial health insurance plans and Medicare cover Splt agrft t/a/l 1st 100sqcm when ordered by a physician for a medically necessary reason. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay/coinsurance structure, and whether you use an in-network provider. Check with your insurance company before scheduling to confirm coverage and get a cost estimate.
Why does the cost vary so much by location?
Medicare adjusts payments using Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs) that reflect local differences in physician work costs, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance. Manhattan, San Francisco, and other high-cost areas pay significantly more than rural regions. Commercial insurers follow similar geographic patterns.