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15276 Skin sub graft f/n/hf/g additional

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: facial skin substitute additional, specialized bioengineered add-on

Skin substitute graft applied to face, neck, hands, feet, genitals, or other specialized anatomical areas, each additional application or area. Add-on code for extended specialized coverage.

In Plain Language

additional artificial skin on sensitive areas; extra specialized substitute coverage

Clinical Context

Used for extended skin substitute coverage of multiple specialized anatomical areas.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.49
Total RVU0.49

Est. Medicare Payment

$16.37

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 0.49, this code ranks in the 1st percentile among Surgery codes — 16.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryFacial Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 15276?

CPT 15276 (Skin sub graft f/n/hf/g additional) is a Surgery code. Skin substitute graft applied to face, neck, hands, feet, genitals, or other specialized anatomical areas, each additional application or area. Add-on code for extended specialized coverage.

What is the wRVU value for CPT 15276?

The work RVU for CPT 15276 is 0.49. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Facial Surgery.

When is CPT 15276 used?

Used for extended skin substitute coverage of multiple specialized anatomical areas.

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