15275 Skin sub graft face/nk/hf/g
Also known as: facial skin substitute, specialized bioengineered graft
Skin substitute graft applied to face, neck, hands, feet, genitals, or other specialized anatomical areas. Bioengineered or acellular substitute for cosmetically critical regions.
In Plain Language
artificial skin for face or sensitive area; specialized skin substitute
Clinical Context
Used for facial burns, hand injuries, and genital reconstruction where skin substitutes provide optimal cosmetic and functional recovery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.78 |
| Total RVU | 1.78 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.78, this code ranks in the 12th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 15275?
CPT 15275 (Skin sub graft face/nk/hf/g) is a Surgery code. Skin substitute graft applied to face, neck, hands, feet, genitals, or other specialized anatomical areas. Bioengineered or acellular substitute for cosmetically critical regions.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 15275?
The work RVU for CPT 15275 is 1.78. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Facial Surgery, Burn Surgery.
When is CPT 15275 used?
Used for facial burns, hand injuries, and genital reconstruction where skin substitutes provide optimal cosmetic and functional recovery.
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