Q4216 Artacent cord per square centimeters
Also known as: Artacent Cord, umbilical cord tissue, cord allograft
Artacent Cord is a decellularized umbilical cord tissue allograft used for wound coverage and tissue repair, supplied per square centimeter.
In Plain Language
umbilical cord tissue patch; biological cord material
Clinical Context
Applied for chronic wounds, surgical wounds, and tissue repair. Provides growth factors and extracellular matrix for healing.
RVU Information
CPT Q4216 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Q-codes are temporary HCPCS codes used when no permanent code exists. Coverage and reimbursement vary by payer and region. Document the clinical indication and medical necessity. These codes may be replaced by permanent codes in future HCPCS updates.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code Q4216?
CPT Q4216 (Artacent cord per square centimeters) is a Q Codes code. Artacent Cord is a decellularized umbilical cord tissue allograft used for wound coverage and tissue repair, supplied per square centimeter.
Is Q4216 covered by insurance?
Q4216 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Applied for chronic wounds, surgical wounds, and tissue repair. Provides growth factors and extracellular matrix for healing.
When is CPT Q4216 used?
Applied for chronic wounds, surgical wounds, and tissue repair. Provides growth factors and extracellular matrix for healing.
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