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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.
Skin Sub Graft Trnk Arm Leg, Application Of Skin Substitute Graft To Trunk Arms Legs Total Wound Surface Area Up To 100 Sq Cm First 25 Sq Cm Or Less Wound Surface Area
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | None 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service GW - Condition not related to the patient's terminal condition |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15271 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 15271 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15271 by major payers:
$180.74
$195.06
$195.47
$245.50
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CPT 15271
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Deaconess Hospital, Inc, <Unavail>
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$5,490.00Published rateCenterview Surgery Center, LLC
Centerview Surgery Center LLC
$1,200.00Published rateHeart Of Texas Surgery Center PLLC, Waco Center Of Surgical Arts
Heart Of Texas Surgery Center PLLC
$750.00Published ratePcet Surgery Center LLC
$518.00Published rateJohnathon Lannan
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$116.80Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 15271 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15271 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 15271 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15271-CPT | Low | Skin Sub Graft Trnk Arm Leg, Application Of Skin Substitute Graft To Trunk Arms Legs Total Wound Surface Area Up To 100 Sq Cm First 25 Sq Cm Or Less Wound Surface Area |
| 15272-CPT | Low | Skin Sub Graft T A L Add On, Application Of Skin Substitute Graft To Trunk Arms Legs Total Wound Surface Area Up To 100 Sq Cm Each Additional 25 Sq Cm Wound Surface Area Or Part Thereof List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 15273-CPT | Moderate | Skin Sub Grft T Arm Lg Child, Application Of Skin Substitute Graft To Trunk Arms Legs Total Wound Surface Area Greater Than Or Equal To 100 Sq Cm First 100 Sq Cm Wound Surface Area Or 1 Of Body Area Of Infants And Children |
| 15274-CPT | Low | Skn Sub Grft T A L Child Add, Application Of Skin Substitute Graft To Trunk Arms Legs Total Wound Surface Area Greater Than Or Equal To 100 Sq Cm Each Additional 100 Sq Cm Wound Surface Area Or Part Thereof Or Each Additional 1 Of Body Area Of Infants And Children Or Part Thereof List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15271. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15271 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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