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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.
Tissue Cultured Epidermal Autograft Trunk Arms Legs; First 25 Sq Cm Or Less; Additional 1 Sq Cm To 75 Sq Cm (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) Do Not Report 15151 More Than One Session. Use 15151 In Conjunction With 15150.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None GC - Service performed by resident under supervision 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15151 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 15151 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15151 by major payers:
$152.07
$159.60
$155.17
$183.26
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CPT 15151
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Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center LLC
$1,803.00Published ratePediatric Surgery Center -Odessa, LLC
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$54.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 15151 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15151 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 15151 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15100-CPT | High | Skin Splt Grft Trnk Arm Leg, Split Thickness Autograft Trunk Arms Legs First 100 Sq Cm Or Less Or 1 Of Body Area Of Infants And Children Except 15050 |
| 15150-CPT | Moderate | Single-Layer Skin Graft, Surgery To Attach (Graft) Tissue To The Upper Body Arms Or Legs. The Grafted Tissue Is Grown (Cultured) Using A Sample From The Top Layer Of Skin (Epidermis). |
| 15151-CPT | Low | Tissue Cultured Epidermal Autograft Trunk Arms Legs; First 25 Sq Cm Or Less; Additional 1 Sq Cm To 75 Sq Cm (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) Do Not Report 15151 More Than One Session. Use 15151 In Conjunction With 15150. |
| 15152-CPT | Low | Tissue Cultured Epidermal Autograft Trunk Arms Legs; First 25 Sq Cm Or Less; 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 Procedure) Use 15152 In Conjunction With 15151. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15151. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15151 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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