CPT 15837 Surgery - Integumentary
Exc excsv skin forearm/hand Cost
Body System: Integumentary
Medicare Facility Rate
$658
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$937
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
9.31
Work RVU
8.67
Facility PE RVU
1.73
Malpractice RVU
28.06
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Exc excsv skin forearm/hand cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $658. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Exc excsv skin forearm/hand 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 $658.