CPT 15271
Skin sub graft trnk/arm/leg
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 15271 at a glance
- Code
- 15271
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Skin sub graft trnk/arm/leg
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $404.93 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 15271?
CPT 15271 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for skin sub graft trnk/arm/leg. Its official short descriptor is "Skin sub graft trnk/arm/leg". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 15271 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 15271 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 15271 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 15271?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 15271 is $404.93 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 15271?
CPT 15271 is most associated with General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgery – Plastic & Reconstructive.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.