CPT® Code 15241

Add-On Code

Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands, and/or feet; each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

The procedure described by CPT® Code 15241 involves the harvesting and application of a full-thickness skin graft, which includes all layers of the skin along with associated blood vessels. This type of graft is typically utilized to repair significant defects in various anatomical locations, including the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands, and feet. The process begins with the physician carefully excising a section of skin from a donor site, ensuring that the graft is of sufficient size and quality to effectively cover the defect. Following the harvesting of the graft, the donor site is closed directly, which may involve suturing to promote proper healing and minimize scarring. The harvested graft is then positioned over the defect area, where it is secured in place, often with sutures, to ensure proper adherence and integration with the surrounding tissue. It is important to note that this code is specifically used to report each additional 20 square centimeters of grafted area beyond the initial coverage provided by CPT® Code 15240, which addresses the primary procedure for grafting up to 20 square centimeters. Therefore, when multiple grafts or larger areas are involved, CPT® Code 15241 is utilized in conjunction with 15240 to accurately reflect the extent of the procedure performed.