Exc excessive skin buttock
Buttock skin removal surgery costs range from $849 to $2,862 depending on your facility, with potential differences of $2,013 making bill verification essential before scheduling.
About the analyst
Elena Vasquez leads hospital billing pattern analysis at BillRazor Research. She focuses on identifying overcharges, markup outliers, and patient advocacy strategies. Expertise: hospital billing patterns, overcharge analysis, patient advocacy.
Code 15835 covers surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the buttock area, typically performed after significant weight loss or as part of body contouring procedures. Patients commonly include those who have undergone bariatric surgery or experienced major weight reduction through other means. This procedure often requires prior authorization from insurance carriers, as coverage varies significantly between cosmetic versus reconstructive classifications.
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Facility rate
$849
National Medicare benchmark
Non-facility rate
$99
Office setting benchmark
Data sources
4
24 data points
Key insights for CPT 15835
ASC vs hospital outpatient savings
$1,660Having this done at an ambulatory surgery center costs $1,202 vs $2,862 at a hospital outpatient
Facility vs office setting
$750 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) | $849 | +757% |
| Non-facility (office) | $99 | Lowest |
| Outpatient (APC) | $2,862 | +2791% |
| Ambulatory surgery (ASC) | $1,202 | +1114% |
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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