CPT 15731 Surgery - Integumentary
Forehead flap w/vasc pedicle Cost
Body System: Integumentary
Medicare Facility Rate
$877
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,148
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
14.02
Work RVU
10.11
Facility PE RVU
2.14
Malpractice RVU
34.38
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Forehead flap w/vasc pedicle cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $877. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Forehead flap w/vasc pedicle cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $877.