Rate Benchmarking
Compare your rates with similar providers.
Select a published rate, define comparable providers, and see where that rate falls in your market.
See a sample rate comparisonCPT 15156 Fee Schedule
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 Epiderman Autograft Face Scalp Eyelids Mouth Neck Ears Orbits Genitalia Hands Feet And/Or Multiple Digits; 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 15156 More Than Once Persession. Use 15156 In Conjunction With 15155.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None GC - Service performed by resident under supervision 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15156 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 15156 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15156 by major payers:
$208.67
$214.32
$207.21
$267.37
Compare published rates across providers.
Choose a payer to see a sample of rates for CPT 15156.
CPT 15156
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Sjv Management, LLC, South Jersey Vascular Surgery Center
Sjv Management, LLC
$1,708.00Published rateCentral Jersey Surgery Center LLC, Central Jersey Surgery Center
Central Jersey Surgery Center LLC
$574.00Published rateApc-Amarillo Surgical Operating Company, LLC, Advanced Surgical Center - Amarillo
Apcamarillo Surgical Operating Company LLC
$220.00Published rateRsps Fayetteville Asc LLC, Rsps Fayetteville Asc
Rsps Fayetteville Asc LLC
$123.00Published rateDoctors Surgery Center, PA
Doctors Surgery Center PA
$51.00Published rate
Get a free rate benchmark for your specialty.
Choose your state and specialty to build a report from payer-published rates.
Use market rates to prepare your payer proposal.
Payer Contract Negotiation
Draft a fee schedule renegotiation letter.
Use your fee schedule and market benchmarks to set target rates and draft a letter for your payer.
See a sample payer proposalCPT 15156 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15156 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 15156 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15115-CPT | Moderate | Epidrm A Grft Face Nck Hf G, Epidermal Autograft Face Scalp Eyelids Mouth Neck Ears Orbits Genitalia Hands Feet And Or Multiple Digits First 100 Sq Cm Or Less Or 1 Of Body Area Of Infants And Children |
| 15155-CPT | Moderate | Single-Layer Skin Graft, Surgery To Attach (Graft) Tissue To The Head Face Genitals Hands Feet Fingers Or Toes. The Grafted Tissue Is Grown (Cultured) Using A Sample From The Top Layer Of Skin (Epidermis). |
| 15156-CPT | Moderate | Tissue Cultured Epiderman Autograft Face Scalp Eyelids Mouth Neck Ears Orbits Genitalia Hands Feet And/Or Multiple Digits; 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 15156 More Than Once Persession. Use 15156 In Conjunction With 15155. |
| 15157-CPT | Moderate | Tissue Cultured Epiderman Autograft Face Scalp Eyelids Mouth Neck Ears Orbits Genitalia Hands Feet And/Or Multiple Digits; First 25 Sq Cm Or Less; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm Or Each Additional One Percent Of Body Area Of Infants Andchildren Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure); Use 15157in Conjunction With 15156 |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15156. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15156 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.
FREE SAMPLE MARKET COMPARISON
Let's review your payer contracts side-by-side with the market.
Bring your top codes (like CPT 15156) and we'll show you how you compare in 15 minutes or less.