CPT^® 15240, Under Autografts/Tissue Cultured Autograft

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 15240 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Autografts/Tissue Cultured Autograft.

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This code is for a free full–thickness skin graft of the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands, and/or feet that is 20 cm2 or less in size.

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1 graft - 3 repairs

[QUOTE="Legacy79, post: 516211, member: 211454"] The skin grafts are coded by recipient site and if multiple areas, they are to be grouped in the same code as what the descriptor described for. Examp... [ Read More ]

1 graft - 3 repairs

The skin grafts are coded by recipient site and if multiple areas, they are to be grouped in the same code as what the descriptor described for. Example if coding for cheeks and hand you use 15240 if... [ Read More ]

Left auricular composite graft and postauricular full thickness sking graft Coding Help

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Need Help with Skin Graft/Transfer codes

[QUOTE="meghanhannus, post: 450212, member: 61636"]Hello tbensonite, Since the grafts are coded based on the size of the defect I would query the provider as I see a possible discrepancy :confused: w... [ Read More ]

Need Help with Skin Graft/Transfer codes

Hello tbensonite, Since the grafts are coded based on the size of the defect I would query the provider as I see a possible discrepancy :confused: within their documentation-when first mentioned the ... [ Read More ]

Help With Coding Exc of Skin lesion with Full Thickness skin graft & Layered closure

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Debridement Help

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