CPT code 15241: Skin graft, each additional 20 cm²2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Montana
Reports each additional 20 cm² or portion of a full-thickness skin graft to designated sites, beyond the area covered by the primary graft code.
In Montana, Medicare pays $179.68 for 15241 in the office and $89.50 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 15241 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 15241 covers
Code 15241 captures additional recipient-site area when a surgeon places a free full-thickness skin graft at sites assigned to the 15240 family: face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, genitalia, hands, or feet. The patient’s own skin is commonly used to cover a defect after excision or injury or to repair a contracture. Plastic, reconstructive, hand, and other surgeons perform these repairs in operating rooms or procedure settings; direct closure of the donor site is part of the graft service.
Report 15241 only with 15240, after the first 20 cm² of grafted area; each unit represents another 20 cm² or any fraction. Base units on the documented total graft area, not the number of graft pieces, and identify the recipient site and measured area. CMS classifies 15241 as an add-on: it is not billed alone, and its payment falls within the primary procedure’s global period. Documentation should identify the graft as full thickness and support the treated area and primary graft procedure.
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 Montana compares for 15241
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 15241 runs from $159.55 in Arkansas to $230.28 in San Benito County, CA. Montana pays $179.68. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Montana · this page$179.68
- Los Angeles, CA · California$198.97+$19.29
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$203.56+$23.88
- Miami, FL · Florida$199.00+$19.32
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$193.21+$13.53
- Manhattan, NY · New York$206.99+$27.31
- Alaska · Alaska$212.70+$33.02
Other areas in Montana first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $161.80 | $82.89 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $159.55 | $82.09 |
| ArizonaArizona | $174.91 | $87.52 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $187.58 | $88.74 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $186.75 | $87.91 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $186.80 | $87.96 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $186.75 | $87.91 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $186.75 | $87.91 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $186.75 | $87.91 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $186.75 | $87.91 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $186.75 | $87.91 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $213.58 | $94.72 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $197.68 | $91.08 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $186.75 | $87.91 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $186.75 | $87.91 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $189.88 | $91.04 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $195.24 | $90.35 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $194.50 | $89.97 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $198.55 | $90.69 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $225.12 | $97.96 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $224.79 | $97.63 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $230.28 | $100.23 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $228.93 | $98.89 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $191.46 | $88.74 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $200.03 | $90.45 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $195.08 | $89.93 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $201.99 | $91.25 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $186.75 | $87.91 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $213.10 | $94.24 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $186.75 | $87.91 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $186.75 | $87.91 |
| ColoradoColorado | $185.31 | $89.36 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $191.38 | $94.25 |
| DelawareDelaware | $177.71 | $88.61 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $188.95 | $97.59 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $179.75 | $93.53 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $183.58 | $91.95 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $169.72 | $89.28 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $190.63 | $88.09 |
| IowaIowa | $164.54 | $82.03 |
| IdahoIdaho | $165.83 | $82.86 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $180.75 | $97.79 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $175.62 | $93.28 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $190.56 | $97.94 |
| IndianaIndiana | $166.72 | $83.12 |
| KansasKansas | $164.38 | $82.85 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $166.71 | $86.54 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $174.55 | $89.69 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $166.69 | $86.88 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $202.36 | $94.69 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $184.50 | $89.54 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $190.96 | $94.19 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $180.82 | $89.56 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $167.27 | $84.30 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $175.14 | $85.77 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $182.51 | $95.48 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $171.42 | $89.08 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $176.05 | $83.26 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $172.79 | $88.11 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $174.46 | $88.60 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $164.33 | $86.59 |
| MississippiMississippi | $161.94 | $84.29 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $168.86 | $84.72 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $173.94 | $83.76 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $165.24 | $82.00 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $182.98 | $89.10 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $201.69 | $97.08 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $193.13 | $94.65 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $172.55 | $89.85 |
| NevadaNevada | $178.19 | $87.92 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $212.57 | $105.35 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $194.86 | $96.11 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $207.79 | $101.19 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $171.34 | $85.67 |
| OhioOhio | $170.24 | $87.91 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $165.81 | $85.28 |
| Portland, OROregon | $190.35 | $90.15 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $176.38 | $86.56 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $187.15 | $93.27 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $170.18 | $87.39 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $180.76 | $89.58 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $183.41 | $90.26 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $169.92 | $86.59 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $173.27 | $83.08 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $165.24 | $83.27 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $185.07 | $89.65 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $169.15 | $87.08 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $177.06 | $87.69 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $178.43 | $88.61 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $177.46 | $88.54 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $177.75 | $88.20 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $183.06 | $93.50 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $173.17 | $87.59 |
| UtahUtah | $172.14 | $87.36 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $174.99 | $86.34 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $180.76 | $89.58 |
| VermontVermont | $173.82 | $84.54 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $183.97 | $89.01 |
| King County, WAWashington | $205.82 | $95.16 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $168.39 | $82.00 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $169.52 | $91.15 |
| WyomingWyoming | $177.18 | $87.00 |
15241 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$159.55
$212.70
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $212.70 | 1 |
| AL | $161.80 | 1 |
| AR | $159.55 | 1 |
| AZ | $174.91 | 1 |
| CA | $186.75–$230.28 | 29 |
| CO | $185.31 | 1 |
| CT | $191.38 | 1 |
| DC | $203.56 | 1 |
| DE | $177.71 | 1 |
| FL | $179.75–$199.00 | 3 |
| GA | $169.72–$183.58 | 2 |
| GU | $190.63 | 1 |
| HI | $190.63 | 1 |
| IA | $164.54 | 1 |
| ID | $165.83 | 1 |
| IL | $175.62–$193.21 | 4 |
| IN | $166.72 | 1 |
| KS | $164.38 | 1 |
| KY | $166.71 | 1 |
| LA | $166.69–$174.55 | 2 |
| MA | $184.50–$202.36 | 2 |
| MD | $180.82–$203.56 | 3 |
| ME | $167.27–$175.14 | 2 |
| MI | $171.42–$182.51 | 2 |
| MN | $176.05 | 1 |
| MO | $164.33–$174.46 | 3 |
| MS | $161.94 | 1 |
| MT | $179.68 | 1 |
| NC | $168.86 | 1 |
| ND | $173.94 | 1 |
| NE | $165.24 | 1 |
| NH | $182.98 | 1 |
| NJ | $193.13–$201.69 | 2 |
| NM | $172.55 | 1 |
| NV | $178.19 | 1 |
| NY | $171.34–$212.57 | 5 |
| OH | $170.24 | 1 |
| OK | $165.81 | 1 |
| OR | $176.38–$190.35 | 2 |
| PA | $170.18–$187.15 | 2 |
| PR | $180.76 | 1 |
| RI | $183.41 | 1 |
| SC | $169.92 | 1 |
| SD | $173.27 | 1 |
| TN | $165.24 | 1 |
| TX | $169.15–$185.07 | 8 |
| UT | $172.14 | 1 |
| VA | $174.99–$203.56 | 2 |
| VI | $180.76 | 1 |
| VT | $173.82 | 1 |
| WA | $183.97–$205.82 | 2 |
| WI | $168.39 | 1 |
| WV | $169.52 | 1 |
| WY | $177.18 | 1 |
How the 15241 rate is calculated
Each of 15241’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 · 15241
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work1.81
1.81 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense3.28
3.28 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.29
0.29 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
5.3800
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$179.70
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Montana inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
1,509
- Code
- 15241
- Physician work
- 1.81
- Practice expense
- 3.28
- Malpractice
- 0.29
GPCI2026.csv
71
- Locality
- Montana
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 1.000
- Malpractice
- 0.998
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 1.81 | × 1.000 | 1.8100 |
| Practice expense | 3.28 | × 1.000 | 3.2800 |
| Malpractice | 0.29 | × 0.998 | 0.2894 |
| Total RVUs | 5.3794 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Montana$179.68
Office: (1.81 × 1 + 3.28 × 1 + 0.29 × 0.998) × $33.4009 = $179.68
Facility: (1.81 × 1 + 0.58 × 1 + 0.29 × 0.998) × $33.4009 = $89.50
Payment rules and modifiers for 15241
The CMS indicators that decide how 15241 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 15241
Skin graft, each additional 20 cm²
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | ZZZ | Add-on code: falls within the primary procedure’s global period. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| 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. |
How 15241 has changed in Montana
15241 · Office / nonfacility
$179.68
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $12.33 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $167.35 to $179.68 (7.4%).
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
$167.35changed to$179.68
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 1.86 changed to 1.81
- Practice expense RVU 3.03 changed to 3.28
- Malpractice GPCI 0.978 changed to 0.998
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$173.87changed to$167.35
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 3.06 changed to 3.03
- Malpractice RVU 0.31 changed to 0.29
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$171.03changed to$173.87
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$175.66changed to$171.03
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 3.04 changed to 3.06
- Malpractice RVU 0.29 changed to 0.31
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$178.69changed to$175.66
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 3.03 changed to 3.04
- Malpractice RVU 0.28 changed to 0.29
- Malpractice GPCI 0.977 changed to 0.978
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$182.62changed to$178.69
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 3.11 changed to 3.03
- Malpractice RVU 0.27 changed to 0.28
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$190.02changed to$182.62
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 3.04 changed to 3.11
- Malpractice RVU 0.28 changed to 0.27
- Malpractice GPCI 1.304 changed to 0.977
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$195.17changed to$190.02
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 3.05 changed to 3.04
- Malpractice RVU 0.31 changed to 0.28
- Malpractice GPCI 1.631 changed to 1.304
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$195.45changed to$195.17
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 3.08 changed to 3.05
- Malpractice RVU 0.30 changed to 0.31
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$193.19changed to$195.45
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Malpractice RVU 0.31 changed to 0.30
- Malpractice GPCI 1.429 changed to 1.631
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$190.48changed to$193.19
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Malpractice GPCI 1.226 changed to 1.429
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$191.45changed to$190.48
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 3.10 changed to 3.08
- Malpractice RVU 0.30 changed to 0.31
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$190.49changed to$191.45
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$189.24changed to$190.49
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 3.05 changed to 3.10
- Malpractice RVU 0.32 changed to 0.30
- Malpractice GPCI 1.165 changed to 1.226
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$190.66changed to$189.24
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 3.38 changed to 3.05
- Malpractice RVU 0.33 changed to 0.32
- Malpractice GPCI 1.103 changed to 1.165
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $190.66
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $179.68 | $89.50 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $179.68 | $89.50 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $179.68 | $89.50 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $179.68 | $89.50 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $167.35 | $102.98 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $167.35 | $102.98 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $167.35 | $102.98 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $167.35 | $102.98 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $173.87 | $105.63 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $173.87 | $105.63 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $173.87 | $105.63 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $173.87 | $105.63 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $171.03 | $103.90 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $175.66 | $105.51 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $175.66 | $105.51 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $175.66 | $105.51 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $175.66 | $105.51 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $178.69 | $106.71 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $178.69 | $106.71 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $178.69 | $106.71 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $178.69 | $106.71 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $182.62 | $107.60 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $182.62 | $107.60 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $182.62 | $107.60 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $182.62 | $107.60 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $190.02 | $116.75 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $190.02 | $116.75 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $190.02 | $116.75 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $190.02 | $116.75 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $195.17 | $121.65 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $195.17 | $121.65 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $195.17 | $121.65 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $195.17 | $121.65 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $195.45 | $121.65 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $195.45 | $121.65 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $195.45 | $121.65 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $195.45 | $121.65 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $193.19 | $120.33 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $193.19 | $120.33 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $193.19 | $120.33 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $193.19 | $120.33 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $190.48 | $117.80 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $190.48 | $117.80 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $190.48 | $117.80 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $190.48 | $117.80 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $191.45 | $117.78 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $191.45 | $117.78 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $190.49 | $117.20 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $190.49 | $117.20 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $189.24 | $117.60 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $189.24 | $117.60 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $189.24 | $117.60 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $189.24 | $117.60 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $190.66 | $113.77 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $190.66 | $113.77 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $190.66 | $113.77 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $190.66 | $113.77 | RVU13AR |
Where the Montana rate applies
Montana is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 497 cities and communities in Montana. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Absarokee
- Acton
- Alberton
- Alder
- Alzada
- Amsterdam
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
- Antelope
15241 billing questions
Can 15241 be reported by itself?
No. It is an add-on reported with 15240 when grafted area exceeds the first 20 cm².
How are units counted?
Report one unit for each additional 20 cm² or portion beyond the first 20 cm². Base the count on grafted area, not the number of graft pieces.
What documentation supports 15241?
Document the full-thickness graft, qualifying recipient site, total area treated, and the primary graft procedure. The measured area should support the additional units.
How does 15241 differ from 15221?
Both report additional full-thickness graft area, but 15221 belongs to the family for scalp, arms, and legs. Use the family that matches the recipient site.
How does 15241 differ from 15261?
15261 reports additional full-thickness graft area for the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. 15241 is paired with 15240 for its designated recipient-site group.
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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