15100 Splt agrft t/a/l first 100sqcm
Also known as: split-thickness graft trunk, STSG, split-thickness skin graft
Split-thickness skin autograft applied to trunk, arms, or legs, first 100 square centimeters. Includes dermis partial thickness graft harvesting and application.
In Plain Language
thin layer of skin graft on body; split-thickness skin transplant
Clinical Context
Used for burns, trauma, chronic wounds, and surgical defects on trunk and limbs. Split grafts are versatile, take well, and can cover large areas.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.65 |
| Total RVU | 9.65 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 9.65, this code ranks in the 57th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 15100?
CPT 15100 (Splt agrft t/a/l first 100sqcm) is a Surgery code. Split-thickness skin autograft applied to trunk, arms, or legs, first 100 square centimeters. Includes dermis partial thickness graft harvesting and application.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 15100?
The work RVU for CPT 15100 is 9.65. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Burn Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 15100 used?
Used for burns, trauma, chronic wounds, and surgical defects on trunk and limbs. Split grafts are versatile, take well, and can cover large areas.
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