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CPT code 15101: Skin graft, additional area, trunk or limb2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Washington, DC area

Report 15101 for each additional grafted area after the initial split-thickness skin graft on the trunk, arms, or legs.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality13.1K Medicare services in 2024

In Washington, DC area, Medicare pays $229.47 for 15101 in the office and $110.65 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$229.47Office (non-facility)
$110.65Hospital or facility
+13.9%vs the national office rate ($201.41)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 15101 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 15101 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Washington, DC area
  2. What 15101 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 15101 covers

Code 15101 represents additional area covered with an autologous split-thickness skin graft on the trunk, arms, or legs. In this procedure, the surgeon takes a thin layer of the patient’s skin from a donor site and transfers it to a wound, such as a burn or a defect left after tissue removal. Plastic, burn, and other surgeons may perform the graft in an operating room or another surgical setting.

Report 15101 only with the initial-area code 15100. It represents each additional 100 square centimeters, or each additional 1% of body surface area for infants and children. The operative report should identify the recipient site, graft type, and total area treated so the base and additional increments can be supported. CMS classifies 15101 as an add-on code: it is billed with the primary procedure and paid within that procedure’s global period.

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 Washington, DC area compares for 15101

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 15101 runs from $176.55 in Arkansas to $260.30 in San Benito County, CA. Washington, DC area pays $229.47. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

15101 in Washington, DC area vs other payment areas
  1. Washington, DC area · this page$229.47
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$223.71−$5.76
  3. Miami, FL · Florida$226.25−$3.22
  4. Chicago, IL · Illinois$218.90−$10.57
  5. Manhattan, NY · New York$233.92+$4.45
  6. Alaska · Alaska$232.38+$2.91
  7. Alabama · Alabama$179.32−$50.15

Other areas in District of Columbia first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

15101 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
ArkansasArkansas$176.55$89.91
ArizonaArizona$195.47$97.73
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$210.24$99.69
Chico, CACalifornia$209.20$98.65
El Centro, CACalifornia$209.27$98.71
Fresno, CACalifornia$209.20$98.65
Hanford, CACalifornia$209.20$98.65
Madera, CACalifornia$209.20$98.65

15101 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$176.55

$234.75

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15101 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$232.381
AL$179.321
AR$176.551
AZ$195.471
CA$209.20–$260.3029
CO$207.791
CT$215.411
DC$229.471
DE$198.811
FL$201.96–$226.253
GA$189.52–$206.252
GU$214.231
HI$214.231
IA$182.481
ID$184.111
IL$197.02–$218.904
IN$185.201
KS$182.381
KY$185.611
LA$185.63–$195.312
MA$206.76–$228.042
MD$202.52–$229.473
ME$186.00–$195.532
MI$191.51–$205.472
MN$196.321
MO$182.78–$195.073
MS$179.661
MT$201.381
NC$187.941
ND$193.871
NE$183.301
NH$205.261
NJ$217.08–$227.022
NM$192.951
NV$199.421
NY$191.01–$240.945
OH$189.971
OK$184.391
OR$197.11–$213.772
PA$189.84–$210.302
PR$202.681
RI$205.481
SC$189.431
SD$192.981
TN$183.461
TX$188.57–$207.768
UT$192.161
VA$195.42–$229.472
VI$202.681
VT$193.811
WA$206.13–$231.992
WI$187.061
WV$189.511
WY$198.111

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How the 15101 rate is calculated

Each of 15101’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 · 15101

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.68

1.68 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense3.97

3.97 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.38

0.38 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

6.0300

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$201.41

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Washington, DC area inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

1,487

Code
15101
Physician work
1.68
Practice expense
3.97
Malpractice
0.38

GPCI2026.csv

39

Locality
Washington, DC area
Physician work
1.054
Practice expense
1.178
Malpractice
1.113
Office calculation for 15101 in Washington, DC area
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.68× 1.0541.7707
Practice expense3.97× 1.1784.6767
Malpractice0.38× 1.1130.4229
Total RVUs6.8703
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Washington, DC area$229.47

Office: (1.68 × 1.054 + 3.97 × 1.178 + 0.38 × 1.113) × $33.4009 = $229.47

Facility: (1.68 × 1.054 + 0.95 × 1.178 + 0.38 × 1.113) × $33.4009 = $110.65

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Payment rules and modifiers for 15101

The CMS indicators that decide how 15101 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 15101

Skin graft, additional area, trunk or limb

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodZZZAdd-on code: falls within the primary procedure’s global period.
Multiple procedures0No multiple-procedure reduction.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)1Not paid (statutory restriction).
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical0Physician service: no professional/technical split.

Codes related to 15101

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 15101
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Washington, DC area
Add-on codes
15100Skin graft, trunk, arms, or legsPrimary code for the initial split-thickness graft area on the trunk, arms, or legs.$1,042.63
Used instead
15121Skin graft, additional area, selected sitesAdditional-area code for split-thickness grafting at designated sites such as the face, hands, or feet.$251.48
15111Epidermal graft, additional trunk, arm, or leg areaAdditional-area code for epidermal grafting on the trunk, arms, or legs.$134.85
15131Dermal autograft, each additional 100 sq cmAdditional-area code for dermal grafting on the trunk, arms, or legs.$114.97

How 15101 has changed in Washington, DC area

15101 · Office / nonfacility

$229.47

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $24.45 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $205.02 to $229.47 (11.9%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

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

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $205.02changed to$229.47

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.72 changed to 1.68
    • Practice expense RVU 3.41 changed to 3.97
    • Malpractice RVU 0.39 changed to 0.38
    • Work GPCI 1.057 changed to 1.054
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.192 changed to 1.178
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.168 changed to 1.113

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $212.58changed to$205.02

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 3.46 changed to 3.41
    • Malpractice RVU 0.38 changed to 0.39

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $209.11changed to$212.58

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $220.97changed to$209.11

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 3.51 changed to 3.46
    • Malpractice RVU 0.36 changed to 0.38
    • Work GPCI 1.056 changed to 1.057
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.214 changed to 1.192
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.231 changed to 1.168

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $231.54changed to$220.97

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 3.58 changed to 3.51
    • Malpractice RVU 0.35 changed to 0.36
    • Work GPCI 1.054 changed to 1.056
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.236 changed to 1.214
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.294 changed to 1.231

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $234.30changed to$231.54

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 3.61 changed to 3.58
    • Malpractice RVU 0.34 changed to 0.35

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $227.98changed to$234.30

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 3.33 changed to 3.61
    • Malpractice RVU 0.35 changed to 0.34
    • Work GPCI 1.049 changed to 1.054
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.221 changed to 1.236
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.277 changed to 1.294

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $221.41changed to$227.98

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 3.23 changed to 3.33
    • Malpractice RVU 0.36 changed to 0.35
    • Work GPCI 1.045 changed to 1.049
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.205 changed to 1.221
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.261 changed to 1.277

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $219.84changed to$221.41

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 3.21 changed to 3.23
    • Malpractice RVU 0.35 changed to 0.36

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $219.93changed to$219.84

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Malpractice RVU 0.36 changed to 0.35
    • Work GPCI 1.048 changed to 1.045
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.271 changed to 1.261

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $219.72changed to$219.93

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Work GPCI 1.051 changed to 1.048
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.280 changed to 1.271

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $220.48changed to$219.72

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 3.22 changed to 3.21
    • Malpractice RVU 0.35 changed to 0.36

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $219.38changed to$220.48

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $215.87changed to$219.38

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 3.18 changed to 3.22
    • Malpractice RVU 0.33 changed to 0.35
    • Work GPCI 1.050 changed to 1.051
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.202 changed to 1.205
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.205 changed to 1.280

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $219.97changed to$215.87

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 3.57 changed to 3.18
    • Malpractice RVU 0.34 changed to 0.33
    • Work GPCI 1.049 changed to 1.050
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.198 changed to 1.202
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.130 changed to 1.205

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $219.97

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$229.47$110.65RVU26D
2026-07-01$229.47$110.65RVU26C
2026-04-01$229.47$110.65RVU26B
2026-01-01$229.47$110.65RVU26A
2025-10-01$205.02$119.81RVU25D
2025-07-01$205.02$119.81RVU25C
2025-04-01$205.02$119.81RVU25B
2025-01-01$205.02$119.81RVU25A
2024-10-01$212.58$122.91RVU24D
2024-07-01$212.58$122.91RVU24C
2024-04-01$212.58$122.91RVU24B
2024-03-09$212.58$122.91RVU24AR
2024-01-01$209.11$120.90RVU24A
2023-10-01$220.97$126.35RVU23D
2023-07-01$220.97$126.35RVU23C
2023-04-01$220.97$126.35RVU23B
2023-01-01$220.97$126.35RVU23A
2022-10-01$231.54$131.45RVU22D
2022-07-01$231.54$131.45RVU22C
2022-04-01$231.54$131.45RVU22B
2022-01-01$231.54$131.45RVU22A
2021-10-01$234.30$132.09RVU21D
2021-07-01$234.30$132.09RVU21C
2021-04-01$234.30$132.09RVU21B
2021-01-01$234.30$132.09RVU21A
2020-10-01$227.98$132.80RVU20D
2020-07-01$227.98$132.80RVU20C
2020-04-01$227.98$132.80RVU20B
2020-01-01$227.98$132.80RVU20A
2019-10-01$221.41$130.64RVU19D
2019-07-01$221.41$130.64RVU19C
2019-04-01$221.41$130.64RVU19B
2019-01-01$221.41$130.64RVU19A
2018-10-01$219.84$129.18RVU18D
2018-07-01$219.84$129.18RVU18C
2018-04-01$219.84$129.18RVU18B
2018-01-01$219.84$129.18RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$219.93$129.98RVU17D
2017-07-01$219.93$129.98RVU17C
2017-04-01$219.93$129.98RVU17B
2017-01-01$219.93$129.98RVU17A
2016-10-01$219.72$129.98RVU16D
2016-07-01$219.72$129.98RVU16C
2016-04-01$219.72$129.98RVU16B
2016-01-01$219.72$129.98RVU16A
2015-10-01$220.48$129.98RVU15D
2015-07-01$220.48$129.98RVU15C
2015-04-01$219.38$129.34RVU15B
2015-01-01$219.38$129.34RVU15A
2014-10-01$215.87$127.60RVU14D
2014-07-01$215.87$127.60RVU14C
2014-04-01$215.87$127.60RVU14B
2014-01-01$215.87$127.60RVU14A
2013-10-01$219.97$124.59RVU13D
2013-07-01$219.97$124.59RVU13C
2013-04-01$219.97$124.59RVU13B
2013-01-01$219.97$124.59RVU13AR

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Where the Washington, DC area rate applies

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15101 billing questions

Can 15101 be reported by itself?

No. It is an add-on code and must be reported with the primary code 15100 for the initial grafted area.

How is the number of units determined?

Report a unit for each additional 100 square centimeters, or each additional 1% of body surface area for infants and children. Document the total recipient area and how it supports the reported increments.

When should 15121 be used instead?

Use the 15120/15121 code family for split-thickness grafting of designated sites such as the face, scalp, neck, hands, or feet. Code 15101 is for additional grafted area on the trunk, arms, or legs.

Does 15101 describe an epidermal graft?

No. It is for additional area treated with a split-thickness graft. The 15110/15111 family describes epidermal grafting on the trunk, arms, or legs.

What should the operative report support?

Document the split-thickness graft, recipient body site, total grafted area, and the initial and additional area increments. The primary graft procedure must also be reported.

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.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 15101PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 1,487 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for Washington, DC areaGPCI2026.csv, line 39 (RVU26D)

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