CPT code 13131: Complex repair, face and related sites, 1.1–2.5 cm2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in West Virginia
Report this code for a 1.1–2.5 cm complex wound closure on the forehead, cheek, chin, mouth, neck, axilla, genitalia, hand, or foot.
In West Virginia, Medicare pays $358.08 for 13131 in the office and $201.34 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 13131 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 13131 covers
This code covers complex closure of a short wound on the forehead, cheek, chin, mouth, neck, axilla, genitalia, hand, or foot. The repair must involve work beyond routine layered closure, such as extensive undermining, substantial wound-edge debridement, scar revision, or retention sutures. Plastic surgeons, dermatologic surgeons, and other physicians may perform these repairs for traumatic wounds or after excision of a lesion in an office, outpatient department, or hospital setting.
Choose the code by the repaired length in this anatomic group; when qualifying wounds in the same group are repaired at the same session, add their lengths. Document the site, measured length, closure technique, and the work that makes the repair complex. CMS assigns a 10-day global period, which includes related postoperative visits during that period. When multiple procedures are performed in one session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and others are subject to the standard 50% reduction. Modifier 50 is inappropriate. CMS does not pay an assistant at surgery for this code, and co-surgeon and team-surgery billing are not permitted.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How West Virginia compares for 13131
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 13131 runs from $342.44 in Arkansas to $500.99 in San Benito County, CA. West Virginia pays $358.08. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- West Virginia · this page$358.08
- Los Angeles, CA · California$430.08+$72.00
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$436.87+$78.79
- Miami, FL · Florida$416.59+$58.51
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$405.14+$47.06
- Manhattan, NY · New York$440.90+$82.82
- Alaska · Alaska$454.94+$96.86
Other areas in West Virginia first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $347.15 | $189.33 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $342.44 | $187.51 |
| ArizonaArizona | $374.67 | $199.90 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $404.99 | $207.32 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $403.70 | $206.02 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $403.78 | $206.10 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $403.70 | $206.02 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $403.70 | $206.02 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $403.70 | $206.02 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $403.70 | $206.02 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $403.70 | $206.02 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $464.06 | $226.34 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $427.66 | $214.47 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $403.70 | $206.02 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $403.70 | $206.02 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $408.38 | $210.70 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $422.66 | $212.90 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $421.06 | $212.02 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $430.22 | $214.50 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $490.11 | $235.80 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $489.62 | $235.31 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $500.99 | $240.91 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $499.00 | $238.91 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $414.39 | $208.95 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $433.76 | $214.62 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $422.44 | $212.13 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $438.09 | $216.60 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $403.70 | $206.02 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $463.36 | $225.64 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $403.70 | $206.02 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $403.70 | $206.02 |
| ColoradoColorado | $398.66 | $206.75 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $409.03 | $214.77 |
| DelawareDelaware | $380.62 | $202.42 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $399.28 | $216.57 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $380.73 | $208.31 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $391.67 | $208.42 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $360.36 | $199.48 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $412.44 | $207.37 |
| IowaIowa | $354.66 | $189.63 |
| IdahoIdaho | $357.00 | $191.06 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $379.13 | $213.19 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $370.91 | $206.24 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $403.09 | $217.86 |
| IndianaIndiana | $358.92 | $191.72 |
| KansasKansas | $353.46 | $190.41 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $355.64 | $195.30 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $371.74 | $202.01 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $355.26 | $195.64 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $436.06 | $220.70 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $396.64 | $206.72 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $407.93 | $214.40 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $387.46 | $204.94 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $359.14 | $193.20 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $376.91 | $198.17 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $385.60 | $211.55 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $364.68 | $200.00 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $381.54 | $195.94 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $368.96 | $199.59 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $372.54 | $200.84 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $349.78 | $194.30 |
| MississippiMississippi | $346.15 | $190.86 |
| MontanaMontana | $384.42 | $204.05 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $362.61 | $194.33 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $375.91 | $195.55 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $356.38 | $189.90 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $392.84 | $205.08 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $432.84 | $223.62 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $413.56 | $216.60 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $366.71 | $201.31 |
| NevadaNevada | $382.29 | $201.75 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $451.50 | $237.05 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $416.54 | $219.04 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $443.80 | $230.61 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $367.75 | $196.41 |
| OhioOhio | $362.94 | $198.27 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $354.65 | $193.59 |
| Portland, OROregon | $410.30 | $209.91 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $379.18 | $199.54 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $399.59 | $211.83 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $363.28 | $197.70 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $386.96 | $204.61 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $393.40 | $207.09 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $363.40 | $196.75 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $374.91 | $194.54 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $355.18 | $191.23 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $397.46 | $206.64 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $361.06 | $196.93 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $380.02 | $201.28 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $382.51 | $202.86 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $380.21 | $202.37 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $381.21 | $202.10 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $389.08 | $209.98 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $370.38 | $199.21 |
| UtahUtah | $368.07 | $198.53 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $376.00 | $198.70 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $386.96 | $204.61 |
| VermontVermont | $374.86 | $196.30 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $395.76 | $205.84 |
| King County, WAWashington | $444.31 | $223.00 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $364.07 | $191.28 |
| WyomingWyoming | $380.71 | $200.35 |
13131 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$342.44
$454.94
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $454.94 | 1 |
| AL | $347.15 | 1 |
| AR | $342.44 | 1 |
| AZ | $374.67 | 1 |
| CA | $403.70–$500.99 | 29 |
| CO | $398.66 | 1 |
| CT | $409.03 | 1 |
| DC | $436.87 | 1 |
| DE | $380.62 | 1 |
| FL | $380.73–$416.59 | 3 |
| GA | $360.36–$391.67 | 2 |
| GU | $412.44 | 1 |
| HI | $412.44 | 1 |
| IA | $354.66 | 1 |
| ID | $357.00 | 1 |
| IL | $370.91–$405.14 | 4 |
| IN | $358.92 | 1 |
| KS | $353.46 | 1 |
| KY | $355.64 | 1 |
| LA | $355.26–$371.74 | 2 |
| MA | $396.64–$436.06 | 2 |
| MD | $387.46–$436.87 | 3 |
| ME | $359.14–$376.91 | 2 |
| MI | $364.68–$385.60 | 2 |
| MN | $381.54 | 1 |
| MO | $349.78–$372.54 | 3 |
| MS | $346.15 | 1 |
| MT | $384.42 | 1 |
| NC | $362.61 | 1 |
| ND | $375.91 | 1 |
| NE | $356.38 | 1 |
| NH | $392.84 | 1 |
| NJ | $413.56–$432.84 | 2 |
| NM | $366.71 | 1 |
| NV | $382.29 | 1 |
| NY | $367.75–$451.50 | 5 |
| OH | $362.94 | 1 |
| OK | $354.65 | 1 |
| OR | $379.18–$410.30 | 2 |
| PA | $363.28–$399.59 | 2 |
| PR | $386.96 | 1 |
| RI | $393.40 | 1 |
| SC | $363.40 | 1 |
| SD | $374.91 | 1 |
| TN | $355.18 | 1 |
| TX | $361.06–$397.46 | 8 |
| UT | $368.07 | 1 |
| VA | $376.00–$436.87 | 2 |
| VI | $386.96 | 1 |
| VT | $374.86 | 1 |
| WA | $395.76–$444.31 | 2 |
| WI | $364.07 | 1 |
| WV | $358.08 | 1 |
| WY | $380.71 | 1 |
How the 13131 rate is calculated
Each of 13131’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 13131
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work3.64
3.64 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense7.44
7.44 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.43
0.43 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
11.5100
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$384.44
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact West Virginia inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
1,439
- Code
- 13131
- Physician work
- 3.64
- Practice expense
- 7.44
- Malpractice
- 0.43
GPCI2026.csv
110
- Locality
- West Virginia
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.869
- Malpractice
- 1.431
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 3.64 | × 1.000 | 3.6400 |
| Practice expense | 7.44 | × 0.869 | 6.4654 |
| Malpractice | 0.43 | × 1.431 | 0.6153 |
| Total RVUs | 10.7207 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, West Virginia$358.08
Office: (3.64 × 1 + 7.44 × 0.869 + 0.43 × 1.431) × $33.4009 = $358.08
Facility: (3.64 × 1 + 2.04 × 0.869 + 0.43 × 1.431) × $33.4009 = $201.34
Payment rules and modifiers for 13131
13131 has a 10-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.
CMS payment indicators · 13131
Complex repair, face and related sites, 1.1–2.5 cm
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 010 | Minor procedure: the day of the procedure plus 10 days after are included. |
| Multiple procedures | 2 | Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 1 | Not paid (statutory restriction). |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
| Split (54/55/56) | 0.10/0.80/0.10 | Share of the payment for pre-op, the procedure itself, and post-op care. |
Global surgery period · 13131
Complex repair, face and related sites, 1.1–2.5 cm
10-day global period ends
Oct 11, 2026
Covers Oct 1, 2026 through Oct 11, 2026 (11 days).
Visit on Oct 31, 2026
After the global period ends: visits and procedures are billed normally.
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 51 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
13131 without 51 · national office
$384.44
Complex repair, face and related sites, 1.1–2.5 cm
13131-51 · Second procedure: 50%
$192.22
When this isn’t the highest-valued procedure in the session, Medicare pays 50% of its fee schedule amount (the highest is paid at 100%).
How 13131 has changed in West Virginia
13131 · Office / nonfacility
$358.08
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $11.24 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $346.84 to $358.08 (3.2%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$346.84changed to$358.08
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 3.73 changed to 3.64
- Practice expense RVU 7.37 changed to 7.44
- Malpractice RVU 0.48 changed to 0.43
- Practice expense GPCI 0.862 changed to 0.869
- Malpractice GPCI 1.333 changed to 1.431
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$358.63changed to$346.84
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 7.46 changed to 7.37
- Malpractice RVU 0.46 changed to 0.48
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$352.78changed to$358.63
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$363.85changed to$352.78
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 7.50 changed to 7.46
- Malpractice RVU 0.44 changed to 0.46
- Practice expense GPCI 0.860 changed to 0.862
- Malpractice GPCI 1.266 changed to 1.333
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$367.40changed to$363.85
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 7.44 changed to 7.50
- Malpractice RVU 0.42 changed to 0.44
- Practice expense GPCI 0.858 changed to 0.860
- Malpractice GPCI 1.198 changed to 1.266
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$371.47changed to$367.40
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 7.46 changed to 7.44
- Malpractice RVU 0.43 changed to 0.42
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$368.92changed to$371.47
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 6.95 changed to 7.46
- Practice expense GPCI 0.857 changed to 0.858
- Malpractice GPCI 1.247 changed to 1.198
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$370.44changed to$368.92
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 6.81 changed to 6.95
- Malpractice RVU 0.55 changed to 0.43
- Malpractice GPCI 1.296 changed to 1.247
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$366.80changed to$370.44
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 6.69 changed to 6.81
- Malpractice RVU 0.56 changed to 0.55
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$362.22changed to$366.80
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 6.66 changed to 6.69
- Practice expense GPCI 0.847 changed to 0.857
- Malpractice GPCI 1.289 changed to 1.296
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$357.41changed to$362.22
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 6.62 changed to 6.66
- Practice expense GPCI 0.836 changed to 0.847
- Malpractice GPCI 1.282 changed to 1.289
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$356.85changed to$357.41
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Malpractice RVU 0.52 changed to 0.56
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$355.08changed to$356.85
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$351.20changed to$355.08
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 6.47 changed to 6.62
- Malpractice RVU 0.55 changed to 0.52
- Practice expense GPCI 0.832 changed to 0.836
- Malpractice GPCI 1.256 changed to 1.282
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$355.83changed to$351.20
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 7.28 changed to 6.47
- Malpractice RVU 0.57 changed to 0.55
- Practice expense GPCI 0.828 changed to 0.832
- Malpractice GPCI 1.229 changed to 1.256
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $355.83
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $358.08 | $201.34 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $358.08 | $201.34 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $358.08 | $201.34 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $358.08 | $201.34 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $346.84 | $226.95 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $346.84 | $226.95 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $346.84 | $226.95 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $346.84 | $226.95 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $358.63 | $231.23 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $358.63 | $231.23 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $358.63 | $231.23 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $358.63 | $231.23 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $352.78 | $227.45 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $363.85 | $232.41 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $363.85 | $232.41 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $363.85 | $232.41 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $363.85 | $232.41 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $367.40 | $232.90 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $367.40 | $232.90 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $367.40 | $232.90 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $367.40 | $232.90 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $371.47 | $234.95 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $371.47 | $234.95 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $371.47 | $234.95 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $371.47 | $234.95 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $368.92 | $243.04 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $368.92 | $243.04 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $368.92 | $243.04 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $368.92 | $243.04 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $370.44 | $249.37 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $370.44 | $249.37 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $370.44 | $249.37 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $370.44 | $249.37 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $366.80 | $250.80 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $366.80 | $250.80 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $366.80 | $250.80 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $366.80 | $250.80 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $362.22 | $249.14 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $362.22 | $249.14 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $362.22 | $249.14 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $362.22 | $249.14 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $357.41 | $246.36 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $357.41 | $246.36 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $357.41 | $246.36 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $357.41 | $246.36 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $356.85 | $245.70 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $356.85 | $245.70 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $355.08 | $244.48 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $355.08 | $244.48 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $351.20 | $243.61 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $351.20 | $243.61 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $351.20 | $243.61 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $351.20 | $243.61 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $355.83 | $239.76 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $355.83 | $239.76 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $355.83 | $239.76 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $355.83 | $239.76 | RVU13AR |
Where the West Virginia rate applies
West Virginia is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 439 cities and communities in West Virginia. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Accoville
- Addison (Webster Springs)
- Adrian
- Albright
- Alderson
- Alum Creek
- Amherstdale
- Anawalt
13131 billing questions
When should I report 13131 instead of 13132?
Use 13131 for a qualifying complex repair measuring 1.1–2.5 cm in its anatomic group. Code 13132 covers the same group when the repair measures 2.6–7.5 cm.
Does a layered closure qualify as complex?
Layered closure alone is not enough. The record should support additional work, such as extensive undermining, substantial debridement, scar revision, or retention sutures.
Can I add wound lengths together?
Add lengths of qualifying repairs in the same anatomic group performed at the same session. Document each wound’s location and measurement so the combined length and code selection are clear.
Can I use modifier 50 for repairs on both sides?
No. CMS identifies bilateral adjustment as inappropriate for this code; modifier 50 should not be used.
Are assistant surgeons or co-surgeons payable?
CMS does not pay an assistant at surgery for 13131. Co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted for this code.
What postoperative care is included?
Related postoperative visits during the 10-day global period are included in the procedure’s global service.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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