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CPT 15005 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, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet And/Or Multiple
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 15005 by major payers:

bcbs

$142.06

uhc

$156.25

aetna

$157.61

cigna

$199.79

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United
15005$98.001770753998 - SKIN CANCER TREATMENT CENTER, L.L.C.262051034 - (MD) SKIN CANCER TREATMENT CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$153.001124594338 - CHARLOTTE SURGERY CENTER, LLC561449531 - (NC) CHARLOTTE SURGERY CENTER LLCNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$566.001992796742 - SAN ANTONIO ENDOSCOPY, LP, SAN ANTONIO ENDOSCOPY CENTER202511329 - (TX) SAN ANTONIO ENDOSCOPY LPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$500.001295848752 - ESSEX SURGICAL ARTS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MOBILE VASCULAR PHYSICIANS202242123 - (NJ) ESSEX SURGICAL ARTS SURGERYNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$368.001578146429 - BSMH AMBULATORY VENTURES II LLC, MERCY HEALTH CANFIELD SURGERY CENTER863462441 - (OH) BSMH AMBULATORY VENTURES II LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$167.001205076593 - HEALTHCARE PARTNERS ASC-HB, LLC, TALBERT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC264247365 - (CA) HEALTHCARE PARTNERS ASCHB LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$156.001902849227 - EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC371221499 - (IL) EYECARE MANAGEMENT, LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$225.001831441617 - PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER TEXAS SURGICAL HEALTH SERVICES201121091 - (TX) PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER TEXAS SURGICAL HEALTH SERVICESTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$100.001669031886 - SURGICAL CLINIC SOLUTIONS, LLC823722886 - (AL) SURGICAL CLINIC SOLUTIONSALAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$300.001164527933 - NORTHWEST AMBULATORY SURGERY SERVICES, LLC, BELLINGHAM AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER911830115 - (WA) NORTHWEST AMBULATORY SURGERY SERVICES, LLCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$531.001245711803 - SURGCENTER CLEARWATER, LLC, SURGCENTER DUNEDIN823682684 - (FL) SURGCENTER CLEARWATER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$1310.001881678662 - SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO, LLC, FOUNDATION SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO, LLC742797719 - (TX) SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$73.001043565542 - MAGNOLIA SURGERY CENTER, LLC364702180 - (AR) MAGNOLIA SURGERY CENTER LLCARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$250.001821036534 - PARKWAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC204127100 - (MD) PARKWAY SURGERY CENTERMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
15005$258.001437871373 - NORTHEAST INDIANA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC830979985 - (IN) NORTHEAST INDIANA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 15005 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes

The CPT 15005 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 15005 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
13131-CPTModerateComplx Rpr Face Hnd Ft 1.1-2.5 Cm
13132-CPTModerateRep Complex Face Hands 2.5-7.5cm
15004-CPTModerateSurgical Preparation Or Creation Of Recipient Siteby Excision Of Opern Wounds Burn Eschar Or Scar (Including Subcutaneous Tissues) Or Incisional Release Of Scar Contracture Face Scalp Eyelids Mouth Neck Ears Orbits Genitalia Hands Feet And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children
15005-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, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet And/Or Multiple

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15005. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 15005 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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