Preparation of skin graft site of trunk, arms, or legs, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less
Medicare pricing data for 4,890 providers across 46 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $148 in South Dakota to $401 in Delaware. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Preparation of skin graft site of trunk, arms, or legs, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less (HCPCS code 15002) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $254.87, but hospitals typically charge $1,064 — a 4.2x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $254.87, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $50.97. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $202.59 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $401 | $1,346 | 11 | 394 | +57.5% |
| New York | $328 | $1,889 | 246 | 1,493 | +28.7% |
| California | $286 | $1,212 | 495 | 3,772 | +12.2% |
| New Jersey | $280 | $2,358 | 195 | 969 | +9.9% |
| New Mexico | $269 | $594 | 37 | 123 | +5.4% |
| Texas | $266 | $767 | 387 | 2,887 | +4.5% |
| Maryland | $264 | $993 | 105 | 537 | +3.7% |
| District of Columbia | $262 | $921 | 24 | 155 | +2.8% |
| Kentucky | $259 | $711 | 57 | 336 | +1.6% |
| Illinois | $259 | $1,166 | 159 | 525 | +1.4% |
| Oklahoma | $256 | $640 | 64 | 367 | +0.4% |
| Colorado | $255 | $629 | 84 | 695 | -0.1% |
| Arizona | $254 | $1,232 | 181 | 2,783 | -0.4% |
| Florida | $252 | $781 | 495 | 2,959 | -1.3% |
| Utah | $251 | $620 | 52 | 504 | -1.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $250 | $819 | 236 | 806 | -1.9% |
| Massachusetts | $249 | $983 | 114 | 559 | -2.2% |
| Louisiana | $247 | $752 | 100 | 349 | -3.0% |
| Washington | $241 | $812 | 72 | 582 | -5.6% |
| Connecticut | $239 | $1,094 | 49 | 207 | -6.3% |
| Mississippi | $236 | $892 | 59 | 326 | -7.2% |
| Virginia | $236 | $2,245 | 135 | 734 | -7.3% |
| South Carolina | $236 | $825 | 63 | 227 | -7.5% |
| Minnesota | $235 | $1,051 | 70 | 302 | -7.8% |
| North Carolina | $224 | $862 | 103 | 295 | -12.3% |
| Michigan | $223 | $757 | 118 | 301 | -12.6% |
| Montana | $218 | $848 | 16 | 39 | -14.5% |
| Georgia | $218 | $897 | 164 | 1,789 | -14.7% |
| Ohio | $217 | $884 | 180 | 571 | -14.7% |
| Indiana | $217 | $1,115 | 77 | 227 | -15.0% |
| Idaho | $216 | $487 | 31 | 149 | -15.4% |
| Oregon | $215 | $1,185 | 27 | 78 | -15.5% |
| Alabama | $214 | $792 | 64 | 211 | -15.9% |
| Maine | $207 | $589 | 20 | 59 | -19.0% |
| West Virginia | $206 | $740 | 19 | 45 | -19.0% |
| Arkansas | $206 | $689 | 26 | 125 | -19.3% |
| Rhode Island | $205 | $853 | 9 | 24 | -19.4% |
| Nevada | $204 | $642 | 44 | 889 | -19.8% |
| New Hampshire | $204 | $745 | 9 | 23 | -19.9% |
| Iowa | $203 | $1,320 | 30 | 143 | -20.3% |
| Missouri | $202 | $903 | 101 | 332 | -20.8% |
| Wisconsin | $197 | $1,763 | 94 | 234 | -22.9% |
| Tennessee | $196 | $790 | 105 | 443 | -23.2% |
| Nebraska | $186 | $1,005 | 30 | 271 | -27.1% |
| Kansas | $185 | $679 | 48 | 256 | -27.4% |
| South Dakota | $148 | $479 | 24 | 59 | -42.1% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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