15151 Tissue cltr skn agrft t/a/l add
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.
In Plain Language
additional cultured skin graft area; extra engineered skin coverage
Clinical Context
Used when initial cultured skin increment is insufficient and additional cultured skin is needed for extended burn coverage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Total RVU | 1.95 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.95, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 15151?
CPT 15151 (Tissue cltr skn agrft t/a/l add) is a Surgery code. 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.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 15151?
The work RVU for CPT 15151 is 1.95. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Burn Surgery.
When is CPT 15151 used?
Used when initial cultured skin increment is insufficient and additional cultured skin is needed for extended burn coverage.
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