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15003 Wound prep additional 100 centimeters

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: Wound bed preparation add-on, Extended debridement for grafting

Preparation of skin wound bed for each additional one hundred square centimeters on trunk, arm, or leg area.

Clinical Context

Add-on code for wound bed preparation extending beyond initial measurement on trunk, arm, or leg.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.78
Practice Expense RVU1.28
Malpractice RVU0.18
Total RVU2.24

Est. Medicare Payment

$74.82

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

General SurgeryBurn Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.