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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Wound Prep Addl 100 Cm, 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 Body Area Of Infants And Children List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15003 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 15003 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15003 by major payers:
$83.98
$93.50
$96.71
$82.15
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CPT 15003
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Lexington Health Inc, Lmc Lexington Asc
Lexington Health Inc
$1,901.00Published rateCapital City Surgery Center Of Florida LLC
$574.00Published rateSurgery Center Jv, The Surgery Center Of Huntsville
The Surgery Center Of Huntsville
$277.00Published rateVance Thompson Vision Surgery Center Ne, LLC
$125.00Published rateHotchkiss And Katzen Ambulatory Surgical Center, Metro Ambulatory Surgical Center
Hotchkiss And Katzen Ambulatory Surgical Center
$41.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 15002-CPT | Moderate | Wound Prep Trk Arm Leg, 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 First 100 Sq Cm Or 1 Of Body Area Of Infants And Children |
| 15003-CPT | Low | Wound Prep Addl 100 Cm, 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 Body Area Of Infants And Children List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 15101-CPT | Moderate | Skin Splt Grft T A L Add On, Split 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 |
| 15111-CPT | Low | Epidermal Autograft Trunk Arms Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less Or One Percent Of Body Area Of Infants And Children; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm Or Each Additional One Percent Of Body Area Of Infants And Children Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Code) |
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
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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