The CPT code for a split-thickness skin graft is typically 15100 for the first 100 cm² and 15101 for each additional 100 cm². Since your case involves a graft of 180 cm², you would use 15100 for the first 100 cm² and 15101 for the additional 80 cm², resulting in a total of 15100 and 15101. Additionally, if an autograft is performed, you may consider the code 15100 for the grafting procedure itself. Always verify with the latest coding guidelines or consult a coding specialist for accuracy.
Skin Replacement Surgery: 15120, 15121
autograft or autologous graft
A skin graft involves taking a piece of skin from an unburned portion of the patient's body (autograft) and transplanting it to the burned area.
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The CPT code for the removal of a strawberry nevus (hemangioma) with an autograft using a split-thickness skin graft is typically 17106 for the excision of a benign skin lesion, plus an additional code for the skin graft procedure. The specific code for the split-thickness skin graft would be 15100 for the first 100 cm² or less, and 15101 for each additional 100 cm² or less. Therefore, the final coding might include 17106, 15100, and 15101, depending on the exact size and details of the procedure. Always verify with the latest CPT code updates and guidelines.
An autograft is a type of graft that uses skin from another area of the patient's own body if there is enough undamaged skin available, and if the patient is healthy enough to undergo the additional surgery required.
Autograft: Tissue transplanted from one part of the body to another in the same individual. Also called an autotransplant.autograft means when a peice of your body is moved to some where else on your body like if u have a burn you have a skin graft that's what a autograft is
The medical term for a graft from the same species is "autograft." An autograft involves transferring tissue from one location to another within the same individual, ensuring compatibility and reducing the risk of rejection. This technique is commonly used in various surgical procedures, such as skin grafting and bone grafting.
A strawberry nevus is a benign organism, and so can be coded as a removal. The code number used could be 15120 or 15121.
The CPT code for a sheath split-thickness skin graft is 15100. This code is used to report the process of obtaining a split-thickness skin graft from a donor site and its placement on a recipient site. It is important to ensure proper documentation to support the procedure when using this code.
The CPT code for the removal of a nevus with a split-thickness skin graft would depend on specific details, but typically, the removal of a nevus would use codes from the range 11600-11646, depending on the size and location. For the split-thickness skin graft, you would likely use 15100-15102, depending on the area being grafted. It is important to consult the latest CPT coding guidelines or a coding professional to ensure accuracy based on the specifics of the procedure.