Skin Replacement/Substitutes: 15002-+15431 Revealed: Revised CPT® Instruction Clarifies Coding

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The codes and rules for reporting skin replacement and skin substitutes aren't new, but they're certainly clearer since CPT® 2011 added two new introductory sections.

Let our experts help you navigate the CPT® instructions to learn when and how to accurately report skin replacement and skin substitute grafts.

Know When Not to Use These Codes

You'll find over 50 codes that describe various surgical steps and types of skin replacement/ substitute procedures in the range 15002 - +15431. See table on page 66 for code groupings.

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- Published on 2011-09-14