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CPT 15003 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

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, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Part Thereof, Or Each Additional 1% Of
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 15003 by major payers:

bcbs

$83.98

uhc

$93.50

aetna

$96.71

cigna

$123.06

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For billing codeCPT 15003
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United
15003$633.001295163715 - BLUFFTON OKATIE SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C.364730753SCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$100.001205998648 - REGIONAL EYE ASSOCIATES, INC, SURGICAL EYE CENTER OF MORGANTOWN550740986 - REGIONAL EYE ASSOCIATES, INC.WVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$883.001801179619 - SURGICARE OF FREEHOLD LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY273075822 - (NJ) SURGICARE OF FREEHOLD LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$125.001992343610 - VANCE THOMPSON VISION SURGERY CENTER NE, LLC843878941NEAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$200.001376194431 - ASCENT SURGERY CENTER LLC823347568 - (TX) ASCENT SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$688.001275532889 - COAST SURGERY CENTER L P, COAST SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTH BAY450463066 - (CA) COAST SURGERY CENTER L PCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$175.001801811443 - PHYSICIANS OF WINTER HAVEN LLC, DAY SURGERY CENTER200324393 - (FL) PHYSICIANS OF WINTER HAVEN, LLC DBA DAYFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$4613.001275881179 - EAGLE HIGHLANDS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MERIDIAN SOUTH SURGERY CENTER352072586INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$129.001508360181 - NEPHROLOGY VASCULAR LAB OF CENTRAL ALABAMA ASC LLC815281505 - (AL) NEPHROLOGY VASCULAR LAB OF CENTRAL ALABAMA ASC LLCALAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$225.001154911592 - BCC WEST VALLEY LLC854264663 - (AZ) BCC WEST VALLEY LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$1901.001497352934 - LEXINGTON HEALTH INC, LMC LEXINGTON ASC852276567 - LEXINGTON HEALTH INCSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$1070.001477552768 - COURT STREET SURGERY CENTER, LP300197423CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$85.001629094917 - ANNAPOLIS ENT SURGICAL CENTER, LLC522337616MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$97.001831109875 - M-S SURGERY CENTER LLC205219388 - (CA) MS SURGERY CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15003$916.001073113841 - SPINE SOLUTIONS OF WEST BEND LLC853661644 - (WI) SPINE SOLUTIONS OF WEST BEND LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 15003 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes

The CPT 15003 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 15003 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
14000-CPTModerateRep Plastic Trunk Und 10 Sq Cm
15002-CPTModerateSurgical Preparation Or Creation Of Recipient Site By Excision Of Open Wounds, Burn Eschar, Or Scar (Including Subcutaneous Tissues), Or Incisional Release Of Scar Contracture, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children
15003-CPTLowSurgical Preparation Or Creation Of Recipient Site By Excision Of Open Wounds, Burn Eschar, Or Scar (Including Subcutaneous Tissues), Or Incisional Release Of Scar Contracture, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Part Thereof, Or Each Additional 1% Of
15101-CPTModerateSplit-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15003. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 15003 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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