Forehead flap w/vasc pedicle
Forehead flap reconstruction costs range from $882 at Medicare facilities to $3,661 at hospital outpatient centers, creating a potential difference of $2,779 that makes reviewing your itemized bill essential before payment.
About the analyst
David Park researches procedure pricing and insurance reimbursement patterns at BillRazor Research. He specializes in cost comparison across care settings and metropolitan areas. Expertise: procedure pricing, insurance reimbursement, cost comparison.
A forehead flap with vascular pedicle involves surgically moving tissue from the forehead to reconstruct nearby areas, typically the nose, while maintaining its blood supply through attached vessels. This procedure is commonly performed on patients requiring facial reconstruction after cancer removal or traumatic injury. The Medicare benchmark for code 15731 is approximately $2,100, with facility charges often ranging 8-12 times this amount.
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Facility rate
$882
National Medicare benchmark
Non-facility rate
$99
Office setting benchmark
Data sources
4
24 data points
Key insights for CPT 15731
ASC vs hospital outpatient savings
$1,704Having this done at an ambulatory surgery center costs $1,957 vs $3,661 at a hospital outpatient
Facility vs office setting
$783 differenceNon-facility setting is less expensive for this procedure
What this procedure costs across different settings
The same procedure can cost very different amounts depending on where it's performed. These are the Medicare-allowed amounts — what hospitals actually charge can be 3-10x higher.
| Setting | Medicare rate | vs lowest |
|---|---|---|
| Facility (physician office) | $882 | +791% |
| Non-facility (office) | $99 | Lowest |
| Outpatient (APC) | $3,661 | +3598% |
| Ambulatory surgery (ASC) | $1,957 | +1877% |
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About this data
Rates shown are from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment System, Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, Durable Medical Equipment Fee Schedule, and CMS Inpatient Prospective Payment System (DRG weights). Regional adjustments use CMS Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCI). Hospital charges are from CMS Hospital Price Transparency machine-readable files. All data is publicly available under federal law (45 CFR Part 180).
This data is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or financial advice. Actual costs depend on insurance coverage, negotiated rates, and individual circumstances.
Data: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, CMS Inpatient PPS (IPPS), Outpatient PPS (OPPS), ASC Payment System, Clinical Lab Fee Schedule (CLFS), National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC). FY 2024 data. All publicly available from CMS.
Methodology: Facility rate applies when the procedure is performed in a hospital or ASC. Non-facility rate applies in a physician office. GPCI adjustments reflect regional cost-of-living differences.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use