15157 Tissue clt agrft f/s/n/h/f/g each
Also known as: cultured skin face large area, specialized tissue-engineered large coverage
Tissue-cultured skin autograft applied to face, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitals, or mucosal surfaces, each additional 100 square centimeters. Large-area add-on code for specialized regions.
In Plain Language
large cultured skin coverage on special areas; extensive engineered skin to sensitive regions
Clinical Context
Used for large cultured skin coverage of specialized anatomical areas in extensive facial or extremity burns.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.93 |
| Total RVU | 2.93 |
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 2.93, this code ranks in the 20th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 15157?
CPT 15157 (Tissue clt agrft f/s/n/h/f/g each) is a Surgery code. Tissue-cultured skin autograft applied to face, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitals, or mucosal surfaces, each additional 100 square centimeters. Large-area add-on code for specialized regions.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 15157?
The work RVU for CPT 15157 is 2.93. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Burn Surgery.
When is CPT 15157 used?
Used for large cultured skin coverage of specialized anatomical areas in extensive facial or extremity burns.
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