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15151 Tissue cltr skn agrft t/a/l add

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: cultured skin graft additional, tissue-engineered add-on

Tissue-cultured skin autograft applied to trunk, arms, or legs, each additional 25 square centimeters beyond the first increment. Add-on code for extended coverage.

Clinical Context

Used when initial cultured skin increment is insufficient and additional cultured skin is needed for extended burn coverage.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.95
Practice Expense RVU1.30
Malpractice RVU0.50
Total RVU3.75

Est. Medicare Payment

$125.25

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryBurn Surgery

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