15241 Fth/gft f/c/c/m/n/a/g/h/f each
Also known as: facial full-thickness additional, specialized pedicle add-on
Full-thickness or pedicle skin graft or flap, from face, chin, cheek, mouth, neck, axilla, genitals, or hands/feet, each additional 20 square centimeters. Add-on code for extended specialized area coverage.
In Plain Language
additional specialized area grafts; extra full-thickness from cosmetic regions
Clinical Context
Used for larger defects requiring extended full-thickness graft coverage from specialized anatomical donor sites.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.81 |
| Total RVU | 1.81 |
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 1.81, this code ranks in the 12th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 15241?
CPT 15241 (Fth/gft f/c/c/m/n/a/g/h/f each) is a Surgery code. Full-thickness or pedicle skin graft or flap, from face, chin, cheek, mouth, neck, axilla, genitals, or hands/feet, each additional 20 square centimeters. Add-on code for extended specialized area coverage.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 15241?
The work RVU for CPT 15241 is 1.81. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Facial Surgery.
When is CPT 15241 used?
Used for larger defects requiring extended full-thickness graft coverage from specialized anatomical donor sites.
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