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CPT Surgery: Integumentary System Flashcards

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  1. Which CPT code is reported for a split-thickness skin graft covering 50 sq cm on the thigh of an adult?

    Answer: 15100

    CPT 15100 is reported for a split-thickness autograft to the trunk, legs, or arms for the first 100 sq cm in adults.

  2. An adjacent tissue transfer (Z-plasty) is performed to repair a defect of 12 sq cm on the trunk. Which CPT code applies?

    Answer: 14000

    CPT 14000 covers adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement on the trunk for defects up to 10 sq cm, but 14020 covers trunk defects of 10.1 to 30.0 sq cm — the correct code here is 14020.

  3. Which of the following statements about skin substitute graft codes is correct?

    Answer: They are reported based on the anatomic site and size of the recipient area in sq cm

    Skin substitute graft codes (e.g., Apligraf, Dermagraft) are selected by anatomic site and recipient area size in square centimeters.

  4. A pedicle flap is delayed in preparation for a later transfer. How is this service reported?

    Answer: Report the delay procedure with code 15620

    CPT 15620 (delay of flap or sectioning of pedicle) is reported when a pedicle flap is delayed prior to its definitive transfer.

  5. When reporting a full-thickness skin graft to the face, what is measured to determine the correct CPT code?

    Answer: The size of the recipient defect in square centimeters

    Full-thickness skin graft codes are selected based on the size of the recipient defect, not the donor site.

  6. Code 15002 is reported for surgical preparation of which type of wound?

    Answer: Recipient-site preparation for skin substitute grafts on trunk/arms/legs, first 25 sq cm

    CPT 15002 covers recipient-site surgical preparation for skin grafts on the trunk, arms, or legs for the first 25 sq cm.

  7. When a free flap requires microvascular anastomosis, which add-on code is also reported?

    Answer: 69990

    CPT 69990 (microsurgical techniques, requiring use of operating microscope) is reported as an add-on when microvascular anastomosis is performed with a free flap.