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15050 Pinch graft up to 2 centimeters diam

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: pinch graft, punch graft

Pinch graft applied to wounds or burns, diameter up to 2 centimeters. Simple skin graft technique using small punch or pinch of skin.

Clinical Context

Used for small to medium wounds, burns, or defects. Pinch grafts heal faster than split-thickness grafts and are useful for facial reconstruction.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.43
Practice Expense RVU11.79
Malpractice RVU0.92
Total RVU18.14

Est. Medicare Payment

$605.88

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryBurn SurgeryGeneral 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.