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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.
Pinch Graft Up To 2 Cm Diam, Pinch Graft Single Or Multiple To Cover Small Ulcer Tip Of Digit Or Other Minimal Open Area Except On Face Up To Defect Size 2 Cm Diameter
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15050 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 15050 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15050 by major payers:
$669.53
$716.00
$717.70
$892.14
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CPT 15050
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East Side Endoscopy LLC
$1,037.00Published rateBaptist Surgery Center Lp, Baptist Ambulatory Surgery Center
Baptist Surgery Center Lp
$632.00Published rateSurgcenter Pinellas, LLC
$531.00Published rateAdvanced Surgery Center Of Arizona, LLP, Advanced Surgery Center Of Arizona
$250.00Published rateChildren'S Surgery Center Of Lehigh Valley, LLC
Childrens Surgery Center Of Lehigh Valley LLC
$65.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 15050 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15050 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 15050 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14020-CPT | Moderate | Adjacent Tissue Transfer Or Re, Adjacent Tissue Transfer Or Rearrangement Scalp Armsandor Legs Defect 10 Sq Cm Or Less Adjacenttissue Transfer Or Rearrangement Scalp Arms |
| 15040-CPT | Moderate | Collection Of Skin For Graft, Procedure To Collect Skin That Will Be Used To Grow (Culture) More Skin And Then Be Attached (Grafted) To Another Area Of The Body. |
| 15050-CPT | Moderate | Pinch Graft Up To 2 Cm Diam, Pinch Graft Single Or Multiple To Cover Small Ulcer Tip Of Digit Or Other Minimal Open Area Except On Face Up To Defect Size 2 Cm Diameter |
| 15220-CPT | Moderate | Full Thickness Graft Free In, Full Thickness Graft Free Including Direct Closure Ofdonor Site Scalp Arms Andor Legs 20 Sq Cm Or Less Full Thickness Graft Free Including Direct Closure Of |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15050. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15050 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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