No. CPT 15271 applies only to skin substitute grafts applied as sheets or patches. Injected products must be reported using different codes.

CPT code 15271: Application of skin substitute graft for trunk, arms, or legs, ≤100 cm², first 25 cm²
Understand reporting & documenting CPT code 15271: application of skin substitute grafts to trunk, arms, or legs.
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No, CPT code 15271 is not limited to open wounds. It is used for the application of a skin substitute graft to a wound site, regardless of whether the wound is open or closed, as long as the application is medically necessary and meets coverage criteria.
Superficial debridement is considered part of the service. Extensive debridement, if medically
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