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15738 Muscle-skin graft leg

Surgery Global 90d

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

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

Clinical Context

Used for extensive leg injuries, chronic ulcers, and defects requiring muscle flap coverage and vascularization.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU18.56
Practice Expense RVU12.20
Malpractice RVU3.62
Total RVU34.38

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,148.29

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryVascular 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.