15240 Fth/gft f/c/c/m/n/ax/g/h/f20
Also known as: facial full-thickness graft, specialized pedicle graft
Full-thickness or pedicle skin graft or flap, from face, chin, cheek, mouth, neck, axilla, genitals, or hands/feet, first 20 square centimeters. Specialized full-thickness graft from cosmetic donor sites.
In Plain Language
thick skin graft from face or special area; full-thickness specialized transplant
Clinical Context
Used for cosmetically critical areas where full-thickness grafts from similar anatomical structures provide best color and texture match.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.15 |
| Total RVU | 10.15 |
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. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 10.15, this code ranks in the 59th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 15240?
CPT 15240 (Fth/gft f/c/c/m/n/ax/g/h/f20) is a Surgery code. Full-thickness or pedicle skin graft or flap, from face, chin, cheek, mouth, neck, axilla, genitals, or hands/feet, first 20 square centimeters. Specialized full-thickness graft from cosmetic donor sites.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 15240?
The work RVU for CPT 15240 is 10.15. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Facial Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 15240 used?
Used for cosmetically critical areas where full-thickness grafts from similar anatomical structures provide best color and texture match.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.