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            SurgiCORD, a human umbilical tissue membrane allograft. 
INTENDED USES: SurgiCORD is intented neuropathic ulcers, venouus stasis ulcers, post-traumatic and pressure ulcers.
CLAIMED BENEFITS: The minimally-processed allograft contains collagen types IV, V, and VII that will promote cellular differentiation and wound healing. SurgiCORD is applied topically to chronic, non-healing wounds.
OPTION: It is available in sizes: 1.5 x 1.5 cm, 3 x 2 cm, 3 x 4 cm and 3 x 6 cm.
No SKU: SurgiCORD, 1.5 x 1.5 cm: Q4218
No SKU: SurgiCORD, 3 x 2 cm: Q4218
No SKU: SurgiCORD, 3 x 4 cm: Q4218
No SKU: SurgiCORD, 3 x 6 cm: Q4218
            
            
              Manufacturer: Synergy Biologics, LLC. 
            
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					| CPT Code | Description | Physician Reimbursement - Office | Physician Reimbursement - Facility | Facility Reimbursement | 
					| 15271 | Skin sub graft trnk/arm/leg | $159.88 | $85.13 | $1,749.26 | 
					| 15272 | Skin sub graft t/a/l add-on | $25.95 | $18.00 |  | 
					| 15273 | Skin sub grft t/arm/lg child | $327.72 | $201.41 | $3,596.22 | 
					| 15274 | Skn sub grft t/a/l child add | $86.86 | $46.37 |  | 
					| 15275 | Skin sub graft face/nk/hf/g | $164.38 | $94.82 | $1,749.26 | 
					| 15276 | Skin sub graft f/n/hf/g addl | $33.57 | $25.95 |  | 
					| 15277 | Skn sub grft f/n/hf/g child | $359.56 | $229.44 | $1,749.26 | 
					| 15278 | Skn sub grft f/n/hf/g ch add | $100.36 | $57.79 |  | 
			
		 
            
              
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                  CODING, COVERAGE AND REIMBURSEMENT
This section currently focuses primarily on Medicare. It may be expanded in the future to include information on private insurers as well.  
Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) cost category assignment:
Frequency of replacement allowed by Medicare:

| Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) | Frequency of replacement if requirements met | 
| Novitas Solutions, Inc. CGS Administrators, LLC First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) Palmetto
 Noridian Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS) National Government Services, Inc. (NGS) | Carrier discretion 
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More details on requirements, medical necessity and documentation in specific Medicare Local Coverage Determinations (if available). See section on Coding, Coverage and Reimbursement in topic "Cellular and/or Tissue Products". 
 
              
            
            
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                  Dermagraft is indicated for use in the treatment of full-thickness diabetic foot ulcers greater than six weeks duration, which extend through the dermis, but without tendon, muscle, joint capsule, or bone exposure.Dermagraft should be used in conjunction with standard wound care regimens and in patients that have ad