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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.
Chemical Skin Peel Cosmetic, Cosmetic Surgery In Which A Thin Layer Of An Acidic Material Is Painted Onto The First Or Second Layer Of Skin (Epidermis Or Dermis). The Procedure Is Done To Reduce The Visual Effect Of Wrinkles Or Scarring From Injury.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 79 - Unrelated procedure - postop period 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 15793 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 15793 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 15793 by major payers:
$524.22
$597.11
$579.13
$587.35
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CPT 15793
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Children'S National Ambulatory Surgery Center
Childrens Hospital
$1,509.00Published rateBarrington Surgical Care LLC, Barrington Surgical Care
Barrington Surgical Care LLC
$500.00Published rateSarasota Endoscopy Asc LLC, Bayview Endoscopy Center
The Sarasota Endoscopy Asc, LLC
$240.00Published rateCrossroads Surgery Center, LLC
Crossroads Surgery Center LLC
$136.00Published rateJ J Young Md, The Cataract Center Of Lawton
J J Young Md
$56.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 15793 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 15793 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 15793 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15788-CPT | Moderate | Chemical Skin Peel Cosmetic, Cosmetic Surgery In Which A Thin Layer Of An Acidic Material Is Painted Onto The First Or Second Layer Of Skin (Epidermis Or Dermis). The Procedure Is Done To Reduce The Visual Effect Of Wrinkles Or Scarring From Injury. |
| 15789-CPT | Moderate | Chemical Skin Peel Cosmetic, Cosmetic Surgery In Which A Thin Layer Of An Acidic Material Is Painted Onto The First Or Second Layer Of Skin (Epidermis Or Dermis). The Procedure Is Done To Reduce The Visual Effect Of Wrinkles Or Scarring From Injury. |
| 15792-CPT | Moderate | Chemical Skin Peel Cosmetic, Cosmetic Surgery In Which A Thin Layer Of An Acidic Material Is Painted Onto The First Or Second Layer Of Skin (Epidermis Or Dermis). The Procedure Is Done To Reduce The Visual Effect Of Wrinkles Or Scarring From Injury. |
| 15793-CPT | Moderate | Chemical Skin Peel Cosmetic, Cosmetic Surgery In Which A Thin Layer Of An Acidic Material Is Painted Onto The First Or Second Layer Of Skin (Epidermis Or Dermis). The Procedure Is Done To Reduce The Visual Effect Of Wrinkles Or Scarring From Injury. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 15793. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 15793 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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