What is the CPT code for full thickness skin graft?

In CPT, full-thickness grafts are also considered “free skin grafts.” Services associated with full-thickness grafts include CPT codes 15000, 15001 and range 15200 – 15261.

What is procedure code 15004?

15004 CPT Code Description: Surgical Preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, neck ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of …

What is a skin graft called?

Split-thickness. A split-thickness skin graft (STSG) is a skin graft including the epidermis and part of the dermis. Its thickness depends on the donor site and the needs of the person receiving the graft.

How do you take care of a full thickness skin graft?

It is best to keep the area covered for 3 weeks after suture removal with a nonstick dressing (Telfa) and paper tape. Clean the graft daily with ½ strength peroxide and keep it moist with Vaseline. Continue to clean the graft daily as described above until the peroxide no longer bubbles upon application.

Is the tympanoplasty 20926 a graft or incision?

However, if the tympanoplasty is performed via post-auricular incision then 20926 is not separately reported for the temporalis fascia graft since it is considered a “local” graft. *This response is based on the best information available as of 2/14/19.

When to report CPT code + 15777 for breast reconstruction?

When biologic implant is used bilaterally for tissue repair during breast reconstruction, CPT® 2012 allows you to report +15777 with modifier 50 Bilateral procedure. Code +15777 describes placement of the implant only; it does not include supply of the implant.

Can a temporalis fascia graft be reported as a graft?

Rather, if a temporalis fascia graft is harvested through a separate skin incision then you may separately report 20926 (tissue graft). However, if the tympanoplasty is performed via post-auricular incision then 20926 is not separately reported for the temporalis fascia graft since it is considered a “local” graft.

When to report biologic implant with skin graft?

You may report placement of biologic implant with skin graft when the procedure is done at the same operative session; however, do not report +15777 in place of 15271-15278 for topical skin substitutes.