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15221 Fth/gft fr s/a/l each additional

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: full-thickness graft limb additional, extremity pedicle add-on

Full-thickness or pedicle skin graft or flap, from scalp, arm, or leg, each additional 20 square centimeters. Add-on code for extended full-thickness coverage from extremities.

Clinical Context

Used for extended full-thickness coverage when extremity donor sites provide adequate graft material for larger defects.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.16
Practice Expense RVU2.65
Malpractice RVU0.20
Total RVU4.01

Est. Medicare Payment

$133.93

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryHand Surgery

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