application of skin graft cpt code
skin graft procedures when used with low cost skin substitute products. These codes are used in place of the CPT skin graft procedure codes. If a designated high cost skin substitute product is used with a skin graft procedure, the CPT skin graft procedure codes (15271-15278) are reported by facilities. The selection of a code must reflect the procedure documented in the medical record. Based on Medicare facility outpatient payment policy for skin substitute graft products,