15260 Fth/gft fr n/e/e/l 20 sq cm/<
Also known as: facial feature graft, eyelid/lip graft
Full-thickness or pedicle skin graft or flap, from nose, ear, eyelid, or lips, first 20 square centimeters or less. Specialized full-thickness graft from delicate facial structures.
In Plain Language
thick skin graft from face features; specialized facial structure transplant
Clinical Context
Used for eyelid reconstruction, lip repairs, and nasal defects where grafts from anatomically similar donor sites provide optimal functional and cosmetic results.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.35 |
| Total RVU | 11.35 |
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 11.35, this code ranks in the 63rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 15260?
CPT 15260 (Fth/gft fr n/e/e/l 20 sq cm/<) is a Surgery code. Full-thickness or pedicle skin graft or flap, from nose, ear, eyelid, or lips, first 20 square centimeters or less. Specialized full-thickness graft from delicate facial structures.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 15260?
The work RVU for CPT 15260 is 11.35. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Facial Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 15260 used?
Used for eyelid reconstruction, lip repairs, and nasal defects where grafts from anatomically similar donor sites provide optimal functional and cosmetic results.
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