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15736 Muscle-skin graft arm

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: muscle-skin graft arm, arm musculocutaneous

Muscle-skin composite graft applied to arm defects. Combined muscular and cutaneous tissue for upper extremity reconstruction.

Clinical Context

Used for complex arm and hand defects requiring muscular bulk, vascularization, and skin coverage for functional recovery.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU16.61
Practice Expense RVU13.35
Malpractice RVU3.31
Total RVU33.27

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,111.22

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryHand SurgeryReconstructive Surgery

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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.