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CPT 15731 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Create Skin Tube, Surgery To Create A Stem Stalk Or Tube (Pedicle) Out Of Skin Transplanted From Another Site On The Body To Support A Structure Being Reconstructed. The Pedicle Contains Blood Vessels That Are Attached At The Reconstruction Site.
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 15731
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 15731

National average reimbursement for CPT 15731 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,278.43

uhc

$1,430.69

aetna

$1,460.99

cigna

$1,603.71

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CPT 15731
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. East Mequon Surgery Center LLC

    WIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1346235058Tax ID 86-1075286

    $9,270.00Published rate
  2. Oro Valley Surgical Suites LLC

    Oro Valley Surgical Suites, LLC

    AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1740778554Tax ID 82-3931790

    $4,339.00Published rate
  3. Caromont Health Services, Inc., Caromont Endoscopy Center

    Caromont Health Services Inc

    NCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1790066876Tax ID 56-1455630

    $2,781.00Published rate
  4. Riverlakes Surgery Center LLC

    CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1659609311Tax ID 27-0493977

    $1,645.00Published rate
  5. Advanced Surgery Center Of Arizona, LLP, Advanced Surgery Center Of Arizona

    AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1649662206Tax ID 47-1883984

    $626.00Published rate

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CPT 15731 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes

The CPT 15731 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 15731 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
15730-CPTHighMidface Flap (Ie Zygomaticofacial Flap) With Preservation Of Vascular Pedicle(S) (Reinstated Code) Old Desc: Preparation For Skin Graft; Eyelids Nose Ears Lips (Deleted 3/31/2003)
15731-CPTHighCreate Skin Tube, Surgery To Create A Stem Stalk Or Tube (Pedicle) Out Of Skin Transplanted From Another Site On The Body To Support A Structure Being Reconstructed. The Pedicle Contains Blood Vessels That Are Attached At The Reconstruction Site.
15733-CPTHighMuscle Myocutaneous Or Fasci, Muscle Myocutaneous Or Fasciocutaneous Flap Head And Neck With Named Vascular Pedicle (Ie Buccinators Genioglossus Temporalis Masseter Sternocleidomastoid Levator Scapulae) Nterpretation And Report Tery Disease Data Preparation And Transmission A
15734-CPTHighReconstructive Skin Flap, Surgery To Create A Reconstructive Flap Out Of Muscle Tissue. The Tissue Contains Its Own Blood Supply (Artery And Vein) And Is Used To Reconstruct A Body Structure.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15731. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 15731 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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