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CPT Knowledgebase - Aug 8, 2016
A provider excises a lesion, and due to the size and location of the lesion, determines the definitive wound closure needs to be performed by a plastic surgeon. In the interim, an antibiotic ointment and surgicel are applied to the wound followed by the application of a temporary xenograft which is secured with simple suture techniques. Is the application of the temporary xenograft reported with the application of skin substitute codes, (15271-15278 range)?
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