Complex Close with FTSG

Plastic Surgery
Written By William Via

Question:

We want to confirm with KZA if a complex closure with extensive undermining is required to close the donor site where an FTSG was taken. Can we separately report the closure?

Answer:

No, this is not separately reportable. The CPT descriptors for the full-thickness skin grafts (FTSG) code set specifically state “including direct closure of the donor site”.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 8/28/25.

 
 
 
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