15156 Tissue clt agrft f/s/n/h/f/g ad
Also known as: cultured skin face additional, specialized tissue-engineered add-on
Tissue-cultured skin autograft applied to face, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitals, or mucosal surfaces, each additional 25 square centimeters. Add-on code for extended specialized area coverage.
In Plain Language
additional cultured skin on special areas; extra engineered skin to sensitive regions
Clinical Context
Used for extended cultured skin coverage of multiple specialized anatomical areas in severe facial burns.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.68 |
| Total RVU | 2.68 |
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 2.68, this code ranks in the 19th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 15156?
CPT 15156 (Tissue clt agrft f/s/n/h/f/g ad) is a Surgery code. Tissue-cultured skin autograft applied to face, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitals, or mucosal surfaces, each additional 25 square centimeters. Add-on code for extended specialized area coverage.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 15156?
The work RVU for CPT 15156 is 2.68. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Burn Surgery.
When is CPT 15156 used?
Used for extended cultured skin coverage of multiple specialized anatomical areas in severe facial burns.
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