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Surgical Preparation or Incisional Release of Scar Contracture CPT® Code range 15002- 15005

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Preparation for Skin Replacement Surgery 15002-15005 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 15002- 15005
Section 15002-15005
Surgical Preparation or Incisional Release of Scar Contracture
15002
15003
15004
15005
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15004 w/ tissue tx
[QUOTE="asmonger, post: 502199, member: 56267"] 15002-15005 is preparation for a skin graft or "replacement" and an additional graft code would be used with this code set whereas 14000-14350 is repair... [ Read More ]
15004 w/ tissue tx
[QUOTE="asmonger, post: 502199, member: 56267"] 15002-15005 is preparation for a skin graft or "replacement" and an additional graft code would be used with this code set whereas 14000-14350 is repair... [ Read More ]
15004 w/ tissue tx
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15004 w/ tissue tx
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Complex Repair complex repair 2020
Hi, The updated CPT guidelines for Complex Repairs states: Complex repair includes the repair of wounds that[I], in addition to the requirements for intermediate repair, require at least one of the f... [ Read More ]
Debridements
We are having a discussion in regard to sharp debridement of burns prior to application of STSG. According to CPT 15002-15005 are for surgical preparation or creation of site by excision of open woun... [ Read More ]
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