CPT code 15275 refers to a medical procedure where a specially made artificial skin is placed over a damaged area of skin on the body to help it heal. CPT 15275 represents “Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area.”
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure involves putting a type of synthetic or manufactured skin over an injury on part of the body. It can be done on areas like the face, scalp, eyelids, neck, ears, and even the hands and feet. The procedure covers wounds up to 100 square centimeters, but this specific code is used for those up to 25 square centimeters. So if a wound is larger than 25 square centimeters, a different code might be used for the additional coverage.
Common Names:
- Skin Substitute Grafting
- Artificial Skin Application
- Wound Skin Covering
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 1.83.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Skin replacement for wounds on face or hands
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Application of substitute skin material to injured area
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is commonly used for patients who have experienced some form of skin damage, such as burns, or those who have non-healing wounds possibly from conditions like diabetes. For instance, someone with a serious burn on their arm or face might receive this procedure to help the skin recover.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- S06.9: This code is for injuries caused by burns, representing recovery from skin damage due to extreme heat.
- L97.4: This code is used for non-healing wounds, specifically those on the foot and toes, often seen in diabetes patients.
- T20.3: Represents injuries caused by corrosive substances that have led to skin damage primarily on the face and neck.
Summary
In summary, code 15275 describes the application of artificial skin to help heal damaged areas. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 15275 include S06.9 (burn injuries recovery) and L97.4 (non-healing foot wounds).
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