Humana Skin and Tissue Substitutes Form
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Bioengineered skin and soft tissue substitutes are acellular (no biological
component) or cellular (contain living cells) matrices. Acellular dermal matrices
(ADM) or extracellular matrices (ECM) have had all cellular material removed during
the manufacturing process and contain a matrix or scaffold composed of materials
such as collagen, elastin, fibronectin and hyaluronic acid. These products vary in a
number of ways including source (eg, biological tissue, synthetic materials or a
combination), additives (eg, antibiotics, surfactants), hydration (eg, freeze dried,
wet) and required preparation (eg, multiple rinses, rehydration).
Cellular matrices contain living cells such as fibroblasts and keratinocytes within a
matrix which are derived from either human tissue (autologous or allogeneic) or
animal tissue (xenographic), synthetic materials or a composite of these materials.
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Manufacturing processes of bioengineered skin and tissue substitutes vary by
company, but generally involve seeding selected cells onto a matrix, where they
receive proteins and growth factors necessary for them to multiply and develop into
the desired tissue. The tissue may be used for a variety of conditions and
procedures including breast reconstruction, healing of lower extremity ulcers (eg,
diabetic and/or venous ulcers), ocular defects, plantar fasciitis, surgical wounds and
treatment of severe burns.
For information regarding anatomic 3D bioprinting, please refer to Code
Compendium (Miscellaneous) Medical Coverage Policy.
For information regarding bone graft materials/bone graft substitute products,
please refer to Bone Graft Substitutes Medical Coverage Policy.
For information regarding ocular defects, please refer to Ocular Surface Disease
Diagnosis and Treatments Medical Coverage Policy.
For information regarding plantar fasciitis, please refer to Plantar Fasciitis
Treatments Medical Coverage Policy.
Coverage
Determination
Any state mandates for skin and tissue substitutes take precedence over this
medical coverage policy.
Humana members may be eligible under the Plan for skin and tissue substitutes
when the following criteria are met:
Skin / Tissue Substitute
Indication(s) / Criteria
AlloDerm Select RTM
Processed from human
cadaver skin with the cells
responsible for immune
response and graft rejection
removed. The remainder is a
matrix or framework of
• For use in association with a
covered, medically necessary breast
reconstruction procedure
(For information regarding coverage
determination/limitations for breast
reconstruction, please refer to Breast
Associated
HCPCS
Code(s)
Q4116
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Indication(s) / Criteria
Associated
HCPCS
Code(s)
natural biological
components, ready to enable
the body to mount its own
tissue regeneration process.
Apligraf
Much like human skin as it
has two primary layers; the
epidermal (outer) layer
consists of live human
keratinocytes, while the
dermal (inner) layer contains
living fibroblasts. Also
referred to as human skin
equivalent.
Biobrane/Biobrane-L
Constructed using collagen
(porcine type 1) that is
incorporated with both
silicone and nylon and
mechanically bonded to a
flexible knitted nylon fabric.
Cortiva and Cortiva 1 mm
Allograft Dermis
Non-crosslinked acellular
dermal matrix.
Reconstruction Medical Coverage
Policy)
• Use with standard therapeutic
Q4101
compression for the treatment of
noninfected partial- and full-
thickness skin ulcers due to venous
insufficiency of greater than 4
weeks duration and have not
adequately responded to standard
wound therapy; OR
• Individual with type 1 or type 2
diabetes mellitus, who have full-
thickness, neuropathic diabetic foot
ulcers of greater than 4 weeks
duration that have not adequately
responded to standard wound
therapy, where there is no bone,
capsule, muscle or tendon exposure
• Full-thickness (third-degree) burns;
OR
• Partial-thickness (second-degree)
burns
Q4100
• For use in association with a
covered, medically necessary breast
reconstruction procedure
Q4100,
C1763
(For information regarding coverage
determination/limitations for breast
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Indication(s) / Criteria
Associated
HCPCS
Code(s)
Q4122
Q4106
reconstruction, please refer to Breast
Reconstruction Medical Coverage
Policy)
• For use in association with a
covered, medically necessary breast
reconstruction procedure
(For information regarding coverage
determination/limitations for breast
reconstruction, please refer to Breast
Reconstruction Medical Coverage
Policy)
• Full-thickness, neuropathic diabetic
ulcers of the plantar surface of the
foot, of greater than 4 weeks
duration that have not adequately
responded to standard wound
therapy, where there is no bone,
capsule, muscle or tendon
exposure; AND
• Used in conjunction with standard
wound therapy
• Full-thickness diabetic foot ulcers
Q4186
greater than 4 weeks duration that
extend through the dermis, but
without bone, capsule, muscle or
tendon exposure; AND
• Used in conjunction with standard
wound therapy
• For use in association with a
Q4128
covered, medically necessary breast
reconstruction procedure
DermACELL
Acellular human dermis.
Dermagraft
Manufactured from human
fibroblast cells derived from
newborn foreskin tissue. The
fibroblasts are cultured on a
bioarbsorbable polyglactin
mesh. Proteins and growth
factors are secreted during
the culture period and
generate a three dimensional
(3D) human dermis.
Epifix
Biologic human amniotic
membrane.
FlexHD
Human allograft skin
minimally processed to
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Indication(s) / Criteria
remove epidermal and
dermal cells and preserve the
ECM of the dermis.
(excluding implant-based breast
reconstruction)
Grafix Core/Grafix Prime
ECM containing growth
factors.
(For information regarding coverage
determination/limitations for breast
reconstruction, please refer to Breast
Reconstruction Medical Coverage
Policy)
• Treatment of partial- and full-
thickness neuropathic diabetic foot
ulcers that are greater than 4
weeks in duration, with no bone,
capsule or tendon exposed, when
used in conjunction with standard
wound therapy
Associated
HCPCS
Code(s)
Q4132,
Q4133
GraftJacket Regenerative
Tissue Matrix
Derived from cadaveric skin,
which undergoes a process
that removes the epidermis
and dermal cells. The human
dermal tissue is preserved.
Over time, the body’s natural
repair process converts the
matrix into living tissue.
Integra Bilayer Matrix
Wound Dressing
Comprised of a porous matrix
of cross-linked bovine tendon
collagen and
glycosaminoglycan and a
semipermeable polysiloxane
(silicone layer). The collagen-
glycosaminoglycan
• Full-thickness diabetic foot ulcers
Q4107
greater than 4 weeks duration that
extend through the dermis, but
without bone, capsule, muscle or
tendon exposure; AND
• Used in conjunction with standard
wound therapy
• Treatment of chronic venous or
Q4104
diabetic partial- and full-thickness
ulcers, of greater than 4 weeks
duration that have not adequately
responded to standard wound
therapy, where there is no bone,
capsule, muscle or tendon
exposure; OR
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Indication(s) / Criteria
Associated
HCPCS
Code(s)
biodegradable matrix
provides a scaffold for
cellular invasion and capillary
growth.
Integra Dermal Regeneration
Template/Omnigraft
Bilayer membrane system for
skin replacement. The dermal
replacement layer is made of
a porous matrix of fibers of
cross-linked bovine tendon
collagen and
glycosaminoglycan
(chondroitin-6-sulfate). The
epidermal substitute layer is
made of thin polysiloxane
(silicone) layer.
Integra Meshed Bilayer
Wound Matrix
Porous matrix of cross-linked
bovine tendon collagen and
glycosaminoglycan. The
collagen-glycosaminoglycan
biodegradable matrix
• Partial-thickness (second-degree)
burns
• Postexcisional treatment of life-
Q4105
threatening, full-thickness or deep
partial-thickness thermal injuries
where sufficient autograft is not
available at the time of excision or
not desirable due to the
physiological condition of the
individual; OR
• Repair of scar contractures when
other therapies have failed or when
donor sites for repair are not
sufficient or desirable due to the
physiological condition of the
individual; OR
• Treatment of partial- and full-
thickness neuropathic diabetic foot
ulcers that are greater than 4
weeks in duration, with no bone,
capsule or tendon exposed, when
used in conjunction with standard
wound therapy
• Treatment of chronic venous or
diabetic partial- and full-thickness
ulcers, of greater than 4 weeks
duration that have not adequately
responded to standard wound
therapy, where there is no bone,
Q4104,
C9363
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Indication(s) / Criteria
Associated
HCPCS
Code(s)
provides a scaffold for
cellular invasion and capillary
growth. The meshed bilayer
matrix allows drainage of
wound exudate and provides
a flexible adherent covering
for the wound surface.
Oasis Ultra Tri-Layer Matrix
and Oasis Wound Matrix
A naturally derived, ECM
created from the submucosal
layer of porcine small
intestine.
Transcyte
Combines a synthetic
epidermis with a
bioengineered human dermal
layer that contains
fibronectin growth factors
and collagen
capsule, muscle or tendon
exposure; OR
• Partial-thickness (second-degree)
burns
• For treatment of difficult to heal
chronic venous or diabetic partial-
and full-thickness ulcers of the
lower extremity that have failed
standard wound therapy of at least
4 weeks duration
Q4124,
Q4102
• For use as a temporary wound
Q4182
covering for surgically excised full-
thickness and deep partial-
thickness thermal burn wounds in
an individual who requires such a
covering prior to autograft
placement; OR
• Treatment of mid-dermal to
indeterminate depth burn wounds
that typically require debridement
and that may be expected to heal
without autografting
Coverage
Limitations
Humana members may NOT be eligible under the Plan for any of the following skin
and tissue substitutes for ANY other indication or when the above criteria are not
met including, but may not be limited to:
• AlloDerm Select RTM; OR
• Apligraf; OR
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• Biobrane/Biobrane-L; OR
• Cortiva and Cortiva 1 mm Allograft Dermis; OR
• DermACELL; OR
• Dermagraft; OR
• Epifix; OR
• FlexHD; OR
• Grafix Core/Grafix Prime; OR
• GraftJacket Regenerative Tissue Matrix; OR
• Integra Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing; OR
• Integra Dermal Regeneration Template/Omnigraft (Integra DRT); OR
• Integra Meshed Bilayer Wound Matrix; OR
• Oasis Ultra-Tri-Layer Matrix; OR
• Oasis Wound Matrix; OR
• Transcyte
These are considered experimental/investigational as they are not identified as
widely used and generally accepted for any other proposed uses as reported in
nationally recognized peer-reviewed medical literature published in the English
language.
Humana members may NOT be eligible under the Plan for any of the following for
ANY indications:
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
A2020
Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
AC5 Advanced Wound System
Lyophilized peptide in sterile
water for injection.
Biocompatible and resorbable
peptides that self-assemble into
a nanofiber network which
resembles the construct of the
extracellular matrix.
• Topical dressing for the
management of wounds
including:
o Diabetic ulcers
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4293
Q4300
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Venous ulcers
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds
• Homologous use to cover and
Q4100
protect tissue
• Wound covering or barrier
Q4301
membrane
• Surgical use to supplement or
Q4100
replace damaged or inadequate
connective tissue
• Onlay graft for:
Q4159
o Acute and chronic wounds
including neuropathic ulcers,
pressure ulcers and venous
stasis ulcers
o Burns
Acesso DL
Dehydrated dual layer human
amniotic membrane allograft.
Acesso TL
Dehydrated triple layer human
amniotic membrane allograft.
ACTISHIELD, ACTISHIELD CF
Allografts derived from
dehydrated human amniotic
tissue.
Activate Matrix
Triple layer human amnion and
chorionic membrane allograft.
ActiveBarrier, ActiveMatrix,
CryoMatrix
Placental connective tissue
matrix.
Affinity
Minimally processed amniotic
fluid membrane allograft.
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4212
Q4100
Q4128
Q4115,
Q4141,
Q4123
Q4150
Q4235
o Postsurgical wounds
o Posttraumatic wounds
• Burns
• Chronic, nonhealing wounds
• Soft tissue repair including:
o Breast reconstruction
o Chest wall defect
o Hernia repair
• Provision of ECM scaffold for
tendon augmentation
• Acute and chronic wound
therapy
• Onlay and/or wrapping tissue
applications following surgical
repair
• Acute and chronic wound
therapy
Allogen Liquid
Human liquid amnion.
AlloMax
A sterile regenerative human
collagen matrix.
Allopatch HD
Acellular human dermis derived
from human allograft skin that
is processed to preserve and
maintain the natural
biomechanical, biochemical and
matrix properties of the dermal
graft.
AlloSkin, AlloSkin AC, AlloSkin
RT
Allograft derived from
epidermal and dermal cadaveric
tissue.
Allowrap DS or dry
Double-sided epithelial layer
human amniotic membrane.
AltiPly, AMNIOREPAIR
Lyophilized placental
membrane allografts.
Amnio Quad-Core
Four layer human amniotic
membrane allograft.
• Wound covering or barrier
Q4294
membrane
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4295
Amnio Tri-Core
Triple layer human amniotic
membrane allograft.
Amnio Wound
Lyophilized human amniotic
membrane allograft comprised
of an epithelial layer and two
fibrous connective tissue layers
specifically processed to be
used for the repair and
replacement of lost or damaged
dermal tissue.
Amnio-Maxx
Dual layered, dehydrated,
amniotic tissue membrane
graft.
Amnio-Maxx Lite
Single layer, dehydrated,
amniotic tissue membrane
graft.
AmnioAMP-MP
Decellularized dehydrated
human amniotic membrane
(DDHAM) which is derived from
the placental amnion.
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane
• Intended for the following
Q4181
conditions:
o Adhesion barrier
o Burn wounds
o Diabetic ulcers
o Neuropathic ulcers
o Post-traumatic wounds
o Pre- and post-surgical wounds
o Pressure injuries
o Scar tissue
o Venous stasis ulcers
• Chronic wound covering for:
o Diabetic ulcers
o Soft tissue defects
o Venous stasis ulcers
Q4239
• Partial- or full-thickness skin
Q4250
wounds such as:
o Burns
o Diabetic ulcers
o Pressure ulcers
o Venous ulcers
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4188
Q4151,
Q4168
Q4225
• Repair of skin over any wound
including those with exposed
bone, muscle or tendon
• Acute and chronic wound
therapy
• Soft tissue defects
• Surgical sites
• Ulcers
• Wounds
• Acute and chronic wound
therapy
• Connective tissue matrix to
Q4100
replace or supplement damaged
or inadequate integumental
tissue
• Surgical wrap or barrier
• Acute and chronic wound
therapy
Q4227
• Wound covering or barrier
Q4298
membrane
• Wound covering or barrier
Q4299
membrane
Amnioarmor
Dehydrated human amniotic
membrane allograft derived
from the submucosa of
placental tissue.
Amnioband or Guardian –
Membrane, Particulate
Human tissue allografts made of
donated placental membranes.
AmnioBind or DermaBind TL
Dehydrated, full thickness
placental membrane (PM)
allograft consisting of amnion,
chorion, and the associated
intermediate (spongy) layer (IL).
AmnioCord, EpiCord
Dehydrated, nonviable
cellular umbilical cord allograft.
AmnioCore
Dual layer amniotic tissue
allograft.
AmnioCore Pro
Dual layer human amnion and
chorionic membrane allograft.
AmnioCore Pro+
Triple layer human amnion and
chorionic membrane allograft.
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4242
• Replace or supplement damaged
or inadequate tissue
AmnioCyte
Minimally manipulated human
tissue allograft derived from the
extracellular matrix of the
amniotic membrane.
AmnioFill
Cellular tissue matrix allograft
that contains multiple ECM
proteins, growth factors,
cytokines, and other specialty
proteins.
AmnioFix
Human amniotic membrane
comprises the innermost layer
of the placenta and lines the
amniotic cavity.
AmnioFLEX, ASG Barrier, ASG
Fluid
Human tissue, chorion free
allograft, comprised of
minimally manipulated amniotic
membrane derived from
placental tissue.
AmnioGraft
Minimally manipulated,
cryopreserved amniotic
membrane.
• Modulate inflammation in the
Q4100
surgical site
• Reduce scar tissue formation
• Replace or supplement damaged
or inadequate integumental
tissue for acute and chronic
wounds
• Modulate inflammation in the
Q4100
surgical site
• Reduce scar tissue formation
• Surgical wrap or barrier
• Aid in the healing and repair of
Q4100
wounds
• Construct a natural scaffold for
new tissue growth
• Any indication other than ocular
use (eg, diabetic ulcer)
Q4100,
V2790
(For information regarding coverage
determination/ limitations for
ocular indications, please refer
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4100
Q4139
Q4211
to Ocular Surface Disease Diagnosis
and Treatments Medical Coverage
Policy)
• Chronic wound covering for:
o Burns
o Diabetic ulcers
o Pressure ulcers
o Venous stasis ulcers
• Anti-inflammatory wound
dressing
• Hollow regions of bone
• Soft tissue injuries
• Acute and chronic wounds
• Partial- or full-thickness skin
wounds
• Wounds and soft tissue defects
Q4163
• Wounds and soft tissue defects
Q4162
• Provides a barrier and support
function to aid in healing of
defect
Q4245
AmnioHeal Plus
Amniotic membrane graft
AmnioMatrix
Cryopreserved (frozen) complex
of amniotic tissue, liquid human
allograft.
Amnion Bio, AxoBioMembrane
Human amnion allograft.
Amniopro, Amniogen-45,
Amniogen-200, BioRenew,
BioSkin, WoundEx
Human ECM placental tissue
allografts.
Amniopro Flow, Amniogen-a,
Amniogen-c, BioRenew Flo,
BioSkin Flo, WoundEx Flo
Human ECM placental tissue
injectable allografts.
Amniotext
Minimally manipulated,
amniotic membrane derived
human tissue allograft.
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Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4247
Q4221
Q4249
A2010
Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Amniotext patch
Minimally manipulated
amniotic membrane derived
human tissue allograft.
AmnioWrap2
Amniotic/chorionic tissue
allograft.
Amniply
Collagenous membrane derived
from the submucosa of the
placenta.
Apis
Biodegradable and absorbable
gelatin, a porcine collagen
derivative, is the primary
material. The two other
materials are Manuka honey
and hydroxyapatite.
• Management of chronic wounds
including:
o Diabetic foot ulcers
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including:
o Acute and chronic wounds
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Venous ulcers
• Chronic wound covering for:
o Diabetic foot ulcers
o Pressure ulcers
o Venous leg ulcers
• Management of wounds
including:
o Diabetic ulcers
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, healing by
secondary intention)
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Architect, Architect PX,
Architect FX ECM
Stabilized collagen matrix.
Artacent AC
Human amnion/chorion
membrane graft.
Artacent Cord
Umbilical cord allograft.
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4147
Q4189,
Q4190
o Venous ulcers
• Partial- or full-thickness skin
wounds such as:
o Diabetic foot ulcers
o Second-degree burns
o Venous leg ulcers
• Acute and chronic wounds such
as:
o Burns
o Diabetic ulcers
o Pressure ulcers
o Venous stasis ulcers
o Wounds that are refractory to
more conservative care
• Acute and chronic wounds such
Q4216
as:
o Burns
o Diabetic ulcers
o Venous stasis ulcers
o Wounds that are refractory to
more conservative care
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Artacent – Flex, Wound
Amniotic tissue graft with an
epithelial layer of native
membrane facing out on both
sides.
ArthroFlex
Decellularized dermis patch.
Ascent
Dehydrated cell and protein
concentrate (dCPC) injectable
derived from human amniotic
fluid.
Avance Nerve Graft
Processed, decellularized nerve
allograft.
Axograft
Dual layer amniotic membrane.
AxoGuard – Nerve Connector,
Nerve Protector
Porcine submucosa ECM.
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4169
Q4125
Q4213
• Surgical barrier for these types of
surgeries:
o Extremity
o Orthopedic
o Plastics
o Spinal
o Urological
o Vascular
• Achilles tendon repair and
shoulder reconstruction
• Burns
• Chronic, nonhealing wounds
• Alternative to nerve conduits for
nerve repair procedures
64912,
64913
• Promote bone healing, spinal
Q4100
fusion and wound treatment in
spinal arthrodesis procedures
• Coaptation aid for close
approximation and
reinforcement of severed nerve
ends
• Isolate nerve tissue during the
C1763
Q4215
Q4210
healing process
• Soft tissue injuries
Axolotl Ambient, Axolotl Cryo
Human amniotic flowable
allografts.
Axolotl DualGraft, Axolotl Graft • Wound barrier
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Human amniotic allograft,
decellularized, dehydrated
placental membrane.
Barrera SL, Barrera DL
Dehydrated human amniotic
membrane allograft.
BellaCell HD
Human acellular dehydrated
dermis regenerative tissue
matrix.
Bio-ConneKt
Conformable and porous
wound dressing made of
reconstituted collagen derived
from equine tendon.
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4281
• Nerve wrap
• Barrier or cover for wounds
including surgically created
wounds
• Abdominal wall and hiatal hernia
Q4220
repair
• Breast reconstruction
• Burns
• Skin ulcers
• Management of moderately to
Q4161
heavily exuding wounds
including:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
C1763
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Venous ulcers
• Repair of soft tissue defects
including:
o Dura mater
o Sinonasal
o Tympanic membrane
• The plug is absorbed into the
body in 6 – 8 weeks
C1763,
46707
• The plug is inserted into the
fistula and sutured into place,
where it is intended to provide a
framework for the body's own
cells and blood vessels to
infiltrate and promote healing
• Abdominal wall reconstruction
and hernia repair
C1763
• Support weakened soft tissue
during nipple reconstruction
C1763
Biodesign – Dural Graft,
Duraplasty Graft, ENT Repair
Graft, Otologic Repair Graft
Nonporous, absorbable multi-
layer sheet of extracellular
collagen matrix derived from
porcine SIS.
Biodesign – Enterocutaneous
Fistula Plug and Fistula Plug
Cone-shaped plug made of
connective tissue from porcine
small intestine submucosa (SIS).
Biodesign – Hernia, Hiatal
Hernia, Incision Graft
Multilayered sheet of
extracellular collagen matrix
derived from porcine small
intestinal submucosa (SIS).
Biodesign Nipple
Reconstruction Cylinder
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Rolled cylinder of extracellular
collagen matrix derived from
porcine small intestinal
submucousa (SIS).
Biodesign Tissue Graft – 1
layer, 4 layer
Dried single or multilayer
porcine SIS sheet.
BioDExCel (AmnioExCel)
Amniotic extracellular
membrane is a sterile,
resorbable, noncross-linked
tissue allograft derived from the
human amnion.
BioDFactor, BioDFence,
BioDDryFlex
ECM and flowable tissue
allografts derived from human
placental tissues.
BioFix, BioFix Plus, BioFix Flow
Amniotic allografts are derived
from human placental tissue.
Biovance
Dehydrated, decellularized
human amniotic membrane.
Biovance Tri-layer, Biovance 3L
Triple-layer decellularized,
dehydrated human amniotic
membrane.
• Reinforcement of soft tissue
C1763
• Scaffold for tissue repair and
Q4137
regeneration
• Localized areas of inflammation
• Supports soft tissue regeneration
• Tissue voids and defects
Q4140,
Q4138
• Wound covering for:
Q4100
o Surgical sites
o Tissue defects
o Tissue voids
• Treatment or replacement of
damaged or lost soft tissue
Q4154
• Cover or protect, from the
Q4283
surrounding environment, in
wound, surgical repair and
reconstruction procedures
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Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4217
Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
BioWound, BioWound Plus,
BioWound XPlus, WoundFix,
WoundFix Plus, WoundFix
XPlus
Human amnion-based
membranes.
• Repair of acute and chronic
wounds including, but may not
be limited to:
o Burns
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations,
second-degree burns, skin
tears)
o Venous ulcers
• Repair of skin over any wound
including those with exposed
bone, capsule, muscle or tendon
• Barrier or cover for wounds
including surgically created
wounds
Q4236
carePATCH
Dehydrated amniotic
membrane allograft.
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4259
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane
Celera Dual Membrane, Celera
Dual Layer
Amniotic and/or chorionic
allograft derived from placental
tissue.
Cellesta
Minimally manipulated
amniotic membrane allograft.
Cellesta Cord
Umbilical cord allograft
product.
Cellesta Flowable Amnion
Minimally manipulated,
chorion-free human amniotic
membrane.
Cocoon Membrane
Human amnionic membrane
allograft.
Cogenex Amniotic Membrane
Minimally manipulated,
amniotic membrane allograft.
• Burns
Q4184
• Chronic wound repair
• Urologic and gynecological
surgeries
• Acute and chronic wound
Q4214
therapy
• Surgical wounds
• Application in difficult to access
wound sites, deep dermal
wounds, irregularly shaped
crevassing and tunneling wounds
Q4185
• Acute and chronic wounds
Q4264
• Partial- or full-thickness skin
wounds
• Burns
• Chronic, nonhealing wounds
• Urologic and gynecological
surgeries
Q4229
Cogenex Flowable Amnion
Minimally manipulated,
amniotic membrane allograft.
• Application in difficult to access
Q4230
wound sites, deep dermal
wounds, irregularly shaped
crevassing and tunneling wounds
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Coll-e-derm
Allograft derived from human
dermal tissue.
Complete AA
Dual layer human amnion
membrane allograft.
Complete ACA
Triple layer human amnion and
chorionic membrane allograft.
Complete FT
Resorbable full-thickness
amnion/chorion allograft.
Complete SL
Resorbable single layer amniotic
allograft.
CopiOs Pericardium Membrane
Bovine pericardium-based,
noncross-linked collagen matrix.
CoreCyte
Wharton’s jelly allograft.
CoreText, ProText
Wharton’s jelly allograft.
CorMatrix ECM
Acellular biomaterial (porcine
small intestine submucosa
processed to remove cells) the
remaining ECM is composed of
structural proteins such as
collagen, elastin, etc.
Corplex
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4193
Q4303
Q4302
Q4271
Q4270
C1763
• Regenerative support to wounds
and burns
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds
• Guided tissue and bone
regeneration in oral surgery
procedures
• Aid in the healing and repair of
Q4240
wounds
• Cartilage tears
• Muscle tears
• Soft tissue defects
• Wounds
• Support cardiac repairs and
gradually replace tissue as it is
remodeled, leaving no foreign
material behind
Q4246
C1763
• Acute and chronic wound
Q4232
therapy
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Human umbilical cord allograft
composed of the epithelial layer
and the Wharton’s jelly.
Corplex P
Wharton’s jelly allograft.
Cryo-Cord
Minimally manipulated
umbilical cord allograft.
Cygnus Dual
Amniotic tissue matrix.
Cygnus Matrix
Amniotic tissue matrix.
Cygnus – Max, Solo
Amniotic tissue matrix.
Cymetra Micronized Alloderm
Tissue Matrix
Micronized particulate form of
AlloDerm, delivered by injection
containing collagens, elastin,
proteins and proteoglycans.
• Wound covering for connective
Q4231
tissue voids
• Chronic, nonhealing wounds
Q4237
• Barrier or cover for wounds
• Burn care
• Dermatology
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Oral surgery
• Reconstructive surgery
• Spine and neurosurgery
• Urology
• Wound care
• Burn care
• Dermatology
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Oral surgery
• Reconstructive surgery
• Spine and neurosurgery
• Urology
• Wound care
• Correction of soft tissue defects
requiring minimally invasive
techniques
Q4282
Q4199
Q4170
Q4112
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HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4166
Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Cytal – Burn Matrix, Micro
Matrix and Wound Matrix
(formerly MatriStem Wound
Matrix and Multilayer Wound
Matrix)
• Management of topical wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
Noncross-linked urinary bladder
matrix (UBM) that maintains an
epithelial basement membrane
and numerous collagens.
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
o Venous ulcers
• Repair or replacement of
damaged or inadequate
integumental tissue
Q4238
Derm-Maxx
Freeze-dried decellularized
dermal matrix allograft.
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Derma-Gide
Comprised of a porcine derived,
porous, purified collagen
matrix.
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4203
o Diabetic ulcers
o Full- and partial-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
DermaBind CH
Dehydrated human ECM
chorion derived membrane
allograft.
DermaBind DL
Dehydrated human ECM
allograft.
DermaBind SL
Dehydrated human amniotic
membrane allograft.
o Venous ulcers
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane
Q4288
• Wound covering or barrier
Q4287
membrane
• Acute and chronic wounds
Q4284
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
Dermacyte
Amniotic membrane allograft.
DermaMatrix
Allograft derived from donated
human skin.
DermaPure
Derived from split-thickness
grafts harvested from human
cadaver tissue donors.
o Venous ulcers
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Partial-thickness wounds
• Venous stasis ulcers
• Repair, replacement or
Q4248
Q4100
reinforcement of soft tissue for
grafting purposes
• Acute and chronic wounds such
Q4152
as:
o Diabetic foot ulcers
o Venous stasis ulcers
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
DermaSpan ACD
ADM derived from allograft
human skin.
o Wounds that are refractory to
more conservative care
• Covering, protection,
Q4126
reinforcement or supplemental
support of tendon
• Homologous uses of human
integument
• Repair or replacement of
damaged or inadequate
integumental tissue
• Skin replacement or supplement
for damaged or inadequate
integumental tissue such as
surgical sites, ulcers or wounds
•
Implantation to reinforce soft
tissues in gastroenterological,
gynecological and urological
anatomy
Q4153
Q4100
• Treatment of hernias where the
connective tissue has ruptured
• Wound covering or barrier
Q4262
membrane
• Absorbable implant for the repair
Q4100
of dura mater
Dermavest, Plurivest
Amnion/chorion, umbilical cord
and placental disk tissue
preserved with attachment
proteins, growth factors and
cytokines.
DermMatrix (formerly InteXen)
Porcine Dermal Matrix
Pyrogen free, porcine dermis.
Dual Layer Impax Membrane
Dehydrated dual layered human
amniotic membrane allograft.
DuraGen
Onlay graft comprised of a
porous, purified collagen
matrix.
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
E-Z Derm
Porcine derived xenograft in
which the collagen has been
chemically cross-linked with
aldehyde (a chemical
compound).
Emerge Matrix
Dual layer human amniotic
and chorionic membranes.
EndoForm Dermal Template,
Myriad
ECM derived from ovine
forestomach.
• Alternative to allografts in the
treatment of burn wounds,
especially for partial-thickness
skin losses
• Protection for meshed autografts
• Temporary coverage prior to
autograft
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds, including full-
thickness ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4136
Q4297
A6021,
A6022
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
o Venous ulcers
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds, including dermal
ulcers or defects
• Replace the epidermis on a
severely burned individual
• Burns
• Plastic surgery
• Wound care
• Barrier or cover for acute and
chronic wounds
Q4258
Q4100
Q4145,
Q4187
Q4278
• Barrier or cover for acute and
Q4272
chronic wounds
• Barrier or cover for acute and
Q4273
chronic wounds
Enverse
Dehydrated human amniotic
membrane.
Epicel
Skin cells are grown or cultured
from a postage stamp sized
sample of the individual’s own
healthy skin.
Epicord, Epifix
Biologic human amniotic
membrane.
Epieffect
Human amniotic membrane
allograft.
Esano A
Single-layer, decellularized,
dehydrated human amniotic
membrane allograft.
Esano AAA
Tri-layer, decellularized,
dehydrated human amniotic
membrane allograft.
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Purported Indications
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Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4274
Esano AC
Dual-layer, decellularized,
dehydrated human amniotic
membrane allograft.
Esano ACA
Tri-layer, decellularized,
dehydrated human amniotic
membrane allograft.
Excellagen
Pharmaceutically formulated
fibrillar Type I bovine collagen
gel.
FloGraft
Cryopreserved, injectable, liquid
amniotic fluid derived allograft.
Floweramnioflo
Premixed, ambient temperature
placental tissue matrix allograft.
Floweramniopatch
Dehydrated amniotic
membrane allograft.
Flowerderm
Acellular dermal allograft ECM
composed of proteoglycans,
• Barrier or cover for acute and
chronic wounds
• Barrier or cover for acute and
Q4275
chronic wounds
• Applied immediately following
Q4149
wound debridement
• Purported to promote:
o Cellular adhesion
o Chemotaxis
o Migration and proliferation to
stimulate granulation tissue
formation
• Soft tissue repair
Q4100
• Replace or supplement damaged
Q4177
or integumental tissue
• Wound covering
Q4178
• Reinforcement of tendons and
Q4179
supplemental support
• Wound covering
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Purported Indications
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Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
hyaluronic acid, collagen,
fibronectin and elastin.
Fluid Flow, Fluid GF
Human amniotic flowable
allograft.
Fortify Flowable
Extracellular matrix (ECM)
derived from porcine small
intestinal submucosa.
• Acute and chronic wound
Q4206
therapy
• Soft tissue injuries
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
A4100,
Q4100
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4100
o Venous ulcers
• Soft tissue repair procedures
such as hernia repair
Fortiva Porcine Dermis
Noncross-linked porcine dermis,
designed to act as a scaffold
that allows for
neovascularization and
reincorporation with the
individual’s own tissue.
GalaFLEX, GalaFLEX 3D and
GalaFLEX 3DR
Bioresorbable surgical scaffold
made of monofilament fibers of
the biopolymer, poly-4-
hydroxybutarate (P4HB).
• Reinforcing scaffold in soft tissue
repair procedures such as:
A4100,
Q4100
o General soft tissue
reconstruction
o Plastic and reconstructive
surgery
GammaGraft
Irradiated human skin allograft
acquired from cadaveric
donors.
Genesis Amniotic Membrane
Dehydrated, collagenous
human tissue allograft.
Gentrix Surgical Matrix
(formerly MatriStem Surgical
Matrix)
Composed of a porcine derived
ECM, also known as UBM and
• Temporary graft for treating:
Q4111
o Burns
o Chronic wounds
o Full-thickness wounds
o Partial-thickness wounds
• Acute and chronic wound
therapy
• Soft tissue injuries
• Reinforcement of soft tissue
within gastroenterological,
plastic, reconstructive or
urological surgery including, but
Q4198
C1763,
C1781
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
supplied in multilayer sheet
configurations.
may not be limited to, the
following procedures:
Grafix PLUS
Human chorionic membrane
allograft.
GraftJacket Xpress
Injectable allograft treatment
that is mixed with sterile saline.
Helicoll
Helicoll is an ADM derived from
bovine Type-1 collagen.
o Colon and rectal prolapse
repair
o Esophageal repair
o Hernia and body wall repair
o Tissue repair
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds
• Facilitate the rapid formation of
granulation tissue and reduce
infection risk
Q4304
Q4113
• Full- and partial-thickness
Q4164
wounds
• Second-degree burns
• Skin donor sites
• Skin ulcers
hMatrix
Acellular, dermal scaffold
processed from donated human
skin.
• Trauma wounds (eg, abrasions,
lacerations, second-degree
burns, skin tears)
• Replace damaged or inadequate
integumental tissue such as:
o Abdominal wall repair
Q4134
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4224
o Breast reconstruction
o Wound covering
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane
Human Health Factor 10
Amniotic Patch (hhf10-p)
Single-layer amniotic allograft
derived from full-term human
birth tissue, specifically the
immunoprivileged amnion
layer.
Hyalomatrix
Bioresorbable, dermal
substitute made of HYAFF, a
long-acting derivative of
hyaluronic acid providing a
microenvironment.
InnovaBurn, InnovaMatrix XL
Decellularized extracellular
matrix (ECM) derived from
porcine placental tissue.
• Full-thickness wounds and burns
Q4117
• Provides a wound preparation to
support the implantation of
autologous skin grafts
• Management of wounds
A2022
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
InnovaMatrix AC
Decellularized extracellular
matrix (ECM) topical wound
covering derived from porcine
placental tissue.
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
A2001
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
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Purported Indications
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Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
InnovaMatrix FS
Decellularized extracellular
matrix (ECM) topical wound
covering derived from porcine
placental tissue.
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
A2013
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Full- and partial-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
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Purported Indications
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Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
InnovaMatrix PD
Decellularized extracellular
matrix (ECM) derived from
porcine placental tissue.
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
A2023
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4114
o Venous ulcers
• Difficult to access wound sites, as
well as tunneled wounds.
Integra Flowable Wound
Matrix
Comprised of granulated cross-
linked bovine tendon collagen
and glycosaminoglycan;
hydrated with saline.
Integra HuMend ADM
Human dermal allograft that
has been decellularized while
preserving the noncellular
natural biologic components
and structure of the dermal
matrix.
Integra Matrix Wound Dressing
Biodegradable, porous matrix of
cross-linked bovine tendon and
glycosaminoglycan.
Interfyl – Flowable, Particulate
Decellularized, connective ECM
derived from human placental
tissue.
Keramatrix
Absorbable matrix made from a
combination of keratin
technology that dissolves into
wounds.
Kerecis Omega3
Acellular intact fish skin that
contains proteins, lipids
(including omega3) and other
• Reinforcing scaffold in soft tissue
Q4100
repair procedures such as:
o Abdominal wall reconstruction
o Breast reconstruction
• Tendon protection
• Scaffold for cellular invasion and
Q4108
capillary growth
• Correct defects and fill voids and
Q4171
in soft tissue, providing
mechanical and structural
support to facilitate the tissue
repair process
• Full- and partial-thickness
Q4165
wounds with low to high exudate
• Reconstruction of:
Q4158
o Breast
o Burns
o Chronic wounds
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Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
skin elements and bioactive
lipid content.
o Dura mater
o Hernia repair
o Oral wounds
Kerecis Omega3 MariGen
Shield
Acellular intact fish skin that
contains proteins, lipids
(including omega3) and other
skin elements and bioactive
lipid content.
• Management of wounds
A2019
including:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
Keroxx
Flowable matrix made from a
combination of keratin
technology that dissolves into
wounds.
o Venous ulcers
• Chronic wounds such as:
Q4202
o Diabetic ulcers
o Donor sites/grafts
o Pressure ulcers
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Lamellas
Dehydrated human resorbable
allograft derived from placental
tissue.
Lamellas XT
Dehydrated human resorbable
allograft derived from placental
tissue.
Leneva
Allograft adipose extracellular
matrix (ECM).
MatriDerm
Acellular dermal substitute
composed of bovine collagen
and elastin.
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4292
Q4291
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds
• Soft tissue reconstruction
Q4100
• Management of wounds
Q4100
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Matrion
Matrix scaffold derived from an
intact decellularized placental
membrane comprising both
amniotic and chorionic layers.
MatriStem MicroMatrix
Noncross-linked basement
membrane compromised of
urinary bladder matrix (UBM)
and various collagens.
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Venous ulcers
• Chronic wounds
Q4201
• Management of wounds
Q4118
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Matrix HD
Acellular human dermis
allograft retains the three-
dimensional intertwined
multidirectional fibers and
mechanical properties of the
native tissue architecture.
Mediskin
Frozen irradiated porcine
xenograft with a dermal and
epidermal layer.
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
o Venous ulcers
• Protect, reinforce or cover soft
tissue and provide a scaffold to
support regenerative processes
Q4128
• Meshed autograft protection
Q4135
• Partial-thickness skin ulcerations
and abrasions
• Temporary covering for full-
thickness skin loss
Membrane Graft, Membrane
Wrap
Human amniotic allograft.
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4205
o Burns
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Pressure ulcers
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Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Membrane Wrap-Hydro
Human amnion membrane
allograft.
MemoDerm
ADM derived from human
allograft skin tissue.
Microlyte Matrix
Synthetic absorbent polyvinyl
alcohol hydrogel sheet with a
polymeric surface coating
containing ionic and metallic
silver.
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Ulcers caused by mixed
vascular etiologies
o Venous ulcers
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds
• Repairs (eg, rotator cuff) and
wounds (eg, chronic diabetic
ulcer)
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4290
Q4126
A2005
o Diabetic ulcers
o First and second-degree burns
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts)
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Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, skin
tears)
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
A2025
Miro3D
Decellularized extracellular
matrix (ECM) derived from
porcine liver tissue.
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
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HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4175
Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Miroderm, Miromesh
Noncross-linked acellular
wound matrix derived from
porcine liver and is processed
and stored in a phosphate
buffered aqueous solution.
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
Mirragen Advanced Wound
Matrix
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
A2002
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Purported Indications
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Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Biocompatible and resorbable
borate glass fibers and
particulate.
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
MLG-Complete
Full thickness amnion-chorion
derived allograft.
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4256
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Draining wounds
o Full- and partial-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
o Venous ulcers
• Chronic wounds
• Postsurgical wounds
Q4226
• Management of wounds
A2021
including:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
MyOwn Skin
Autologous, homologous
human skin product.
NeoMatriX Wound Matrix
Acellular axolotl dermal
extracellular matrix.
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled/undermined
wounds
o Venous ulcers
• External wound covering for
dermal ulcerations including:
o Chronic venous ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
• Acute and chronic wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
Q4176
Q4267
Neopatch
Terminally sterilized,
dehydrated human placental
membrane tissue comprised of
both amnion and chorion.
Neostim DL
Double layer dehydrated
amniotic membrane allograft.
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled/undermined
wounds
Neostim Membrane
Single layer dehydrated
amniotic membrane allograft.
o Venous ulcers
• Acute and chronic wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4266
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled/undermined
wounds
Neostim TL
Triple layer dehydrated
amniotic membrane allograft.
o Venous ulcers
• Acute and chronic wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4265
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Tunneled/undermined
wounds
o Venous ulcers
• Surgical wrap or barrier, quick-
Q4156
peel matrix
• Wound covering for dermal
ulcers and defects, quick-peel
matrix
• Surgical wrap or barrier, 1 mm
Q4148
thick form
• Wound covering for dermal
ulcers and defects, 1 mm thick
form
• Replace or supplement damaged
or inadequate integumental
tissue
Q4155
• Repair of peripheral nerve
C1763
discontinuities where gap closure
can be achieved by flexion of the
extremity
• Peripheral nerve repair
C9361
• Onlay graft for:
Q4194
Neox 100; OR
Cryopreserved human amniotic
membrane and umbilical cord.
Clarix 100
Cryopreserved human amniotic
membrane, umbilical cord and
additional proteins.
Neox Cord 1K; OR
Cryopreserved human amniotic
membrane and umbilical cord.
Clarix Cord 1K
Cryopreserved human amniotic
membrane, umbilical cord and
additional proteins.
Neox Flo or Clarix Flo
Particulate products of the
above-mentioned matrices.
NeuraGen Nerve Guide,
NeuraWrap Nerve Protector
Bovine derived collagen
conduit.
NeuroMend Nerve Wrap
Resorbable, semipermeable,
type I collagen nerve wrap.
Novachor
Chorion layer of the placental
membranes.
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Acute and chronic wounds
including neuropathic ulcers,
pressure ulcers and venous
stasis ulcers
o Burns
o Postsurgical wounds
Novafix
Dehydrated human amniotic
membrane allograft.
o Posttraumatic wounds
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4208
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
Novafix DL
Dehydrated human amnion
chorion membrane allograft.
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4254
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
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Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
A2006
Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
NovoSorb Matrix
Acellular, synthetic dermal
matrix of biodegradable
polyurethane foam bonded
with a polyurethane adhesive
layer.
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Venous ulcers
• Provides an environment for
tissue growth, repair and healing
• Acute and chronic wounds
• Burns
• Soft tissue injuries
Q4100
Q4233
NuCel
Allograft derived from human
amnion and amniotic fluid.
NuDyn, SurFactor
Acellular, flowable human
amniotic membrane allograft.
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
NuDYN DL, NuDYN DL MESH
Human amnion/chorion
membrane allografts.
• Surgical wounds
• Barrier or cover for acute and
chronic wounds including, but
may not be limited to:
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4285
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
NuDYN SL, NuDYN SLW
Human amnion membrane
allografts.
o Venous ulcers
• Barrier or cover for acute and
chronic wounds including, but
may not be limited to:
Q4286
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
NuShield
Allograft derived from amniotic
and chorionic membranes.
o Venous ulcers
• Assist in healing of soft tissue
Q4160
injuries
• Barrier protection of dura, nerves
and tendons
• Burns
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Oasis Burn Matrix
Naturally derived, ECM created
from the submucosal layer of
porcine small intestine.
ologen Collagen Matrix
Biodegradable porcine-derived
collagen matrix.
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4103
• Wound covering
• Acellular scaffold that
accommodates remodeling of
host tissue
• Management of wounds
Q4100
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Oral wounds/sores
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds
o Trauma wounds (eg, second-
degree burns)
Omeza Collagen Matrix
Hydrolyzed fish collagen infused
with cod liver oil.
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
A2014
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Full- and partial-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
Orion
Dual-layer, dehydrated human
amniotic membrane allograft.
OrthoFlo
Allograft derived from amniotic
fluid.
o Venous ulcers
• Barrier or cover for acute and
chronic wounds
• For use in joints to:
Q4276
Q4100
o Modulate inflammation
o Protect and cushion
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4100
Q4173,
Q4174
o Provide lubrication for
enhanced mobility
• Reinforce and/or repair soft
tissue where weakness exists
• Repair of hernias and/or
abdominal wall defects that
require the use of reinforcing or
bridging material
• Aid in healing and repair of
wounds
• Wound covering and support for
native tissue
• Patch to reinforce soft tissue
where weakness occurs
C9364
• Surgical repair of damaged or
ruptured soft tissue
• Partial-thickness burns
• Skin donor sites
A2016
OviTex
Bio scaffold composed of ovine
(sheep) derived ECM and
polyglycolic acid (PGA).
PalinGen – Flow, SportFlow,
XPlus or ProMatrX
Human amniotic tissue allograft
comprised of amnion and
amniotic fluid containing
growth factors, cytokines and
ECM proteins naturally found in
amniotic tissue.
Permacol
A porcine dermal collagen
implant.
PermeaDerm B
Monofilament nylon knitted
fabric bonded to a thin slitted
silicone membrane. The nylon
side of this dressing is coated
with a mixture of porcine
gelatin and a pure fraction of
aloe vera.
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HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
A2018
Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
PermeaDerm CW
Monofilament nylon knitted
fabric bonded to a thin slitted
silicone membrane. The nylon
side of this dressing is coated
with a mixture of porcine
gelatin and a pure fraction of
aloe vera.
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial-thickness wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Venous ulcers
• Debrided partial-thickness hand
A2017
burns
PermeaDerm Glove
Monofilament nylon knitted
fabric bonded to a thin slitted
silicone membrane. The nylon
side of this dressing is coated
with a mixture of porcine
gelatin and a pure fraction of
aloe vera.
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HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
A2015
Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Phoenix Wound Matrix
Bioabsorbable, conformable,
non-woven, fibrous, three-
dimensional matrix. Composed
of poly(lactide-co-caprolactone)
and polyglycolic acid.
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Full- and partial-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
o Venous ulcers
• Replace or supplement damaged
Q4241
or inadequate tissue
PolyCyte
Minimally manipulated human
tissue allograft derived from the
Wharton's jelly of the umbilical
cord.
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4100
• Cover for vessels following
anterior vertebral surgery,
providing a plane of dissection
PRECLUDE Vessel Guard
Three-layer construction with
two outer layers consisting of a
tight expanded
polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE)
microstructure.
PriMatrix
ADM derived from fetal bovine
skin.
Procenta
Acellular, sterile human
placental derived allograft.
ProgenaMatrix
Human keratin matrix derived
from human hair.
• Scaffold capable of being
Q4110
integrated, remodeled and
eventually replaced by functional
host tissue
• Chronic wound covering for:
Q4244
o Diabetic foot ulcers
o Venous stasis ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4222
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o First and second-degree burns
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts)
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, skin
tears)
ProLayer
Human acellular dermal matrix.
o Venous ulcers
• Reinforcement of soft tissue
including:
Q4100
Promogran Matrix
Freeze-dried composite
prepared from bone collagen
and oxidized regenerated
cellulose.
PuraPly, PuraPly AM, PuraPly
XT
Purified Type 1 native collagen
matrix creates a durable
biocompatible scaffold.
Puros Dermis
A natural biological matrix.
Rebound Matrix
Dehydrated human allograft
derived from placental tissue.
REGUaRD
Hydrated acellular human
dermal allograft matrix.
o Breast reconstruction
• Bind and protect the functionality
Q4100
of growth factors, such as
platelet-derived growth factors
(PDGF) in hostile proteolytic
environments
• Barrier against a wide array of
microorganisms
Q4195,
Q4196,
Q4197
• Inhibit formation of biofilm on
the wound surface
• Periodontal/peri-implant soft
Q4100
tissue management
• Soft tissue enhancement
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds, including full-
thickness ulcers and other skin
defects
• Burns
• Chronic, nonhealing wounds
Q4296
Q4255
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Relese
Dehydrated human amniotic
membrane obtained from
donated placental tissue.
Repliform
Acellular human dermis.
Repriza
Pre hydrated, ready to use,
ADM prepared from human skin
allograft.
• Acute and chronic wounds
including dermal ulcers and other
defects
• Pelvic floor repair
• Reconstructive surgery wherever
an ADM may be used including,
but may not be limited to:
o Abdominal wall reconstruction
o Augmentation of soft tissue
irregularities
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4257
Q4100
Q4143
Resolve Matrix
Non-crosslinked acellular
wound dressing derived from
porcine peritoneum membrane.
o Breast reconstruction
• Management of topical wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
A2024
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations,
second-degree burns, skin
tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
Restorigin
Amnion umbilical cord tissue.
Restrata
Resorbable nanofiber wound
matrix.
o Venous ulcers
• Burns
• Chronic, nonhealing wounds
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4191,
Q4192
A2007
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
o Venous ulcers
• Acute and chronic wounds,
including defects and dermal
ulcers
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane
• Damaged membranes
• Dressing for burns
• Full-thickness wounds
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds
Q4180
Q4157
Q4289
• Surgical use to supplement or
Q4100
replace damaged or inadequate
connective tissue
• Repair of acute and chronic
Q4260
wounds including, but may not
be limited to:
o Burns
Revita
Dehydrated, sterile human
amniotic membrane and
chorionic membrane.
Revitalon
Composed of native human
amnion and chorion in addition
to collagen and growth factors.
RevoShield + Amniotic Barrier
Dual layer amniotic membrane.
RX Flow, RX Membrane
Placental connective tissue
matrix.
Signature APatch
Amniotic membrane allograft.
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Diabetic foot ulcers
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds
o Venous leg ulcers
• Wounds with exposed bone,
muscle and/or tendon
SimpliDerm
Human acellular dermal matrix.
• Replacement of damaged or
Q4100
inadequate integumental tissue
SkinTE
Autologous, homologous, full –
thickness skin product
composed of viable skin cells
and an organized extracellular
matrix.
StrataGraft
Allogeneic cultured
keratinocytes and dermal
fibroblasts in murine collagen-
dsat.
Strattice Reconstructive Tissue
Matrix
Derived from porcine dermis,
which undergoes nondamaging
processing that removes cells
and reduces the key component
• Soft tissue defects
• Burns
• Chronic wounds
• Homologous uses of human
integument
• Adults with thermal burns
containing intact dermal
elements (eg, deep partial-
thickness burns)
Q4200
Q4100
• Surgical repair of damaged or
Q4130
ruptured soft tissue
• Surgically implanted patch to
reinforce where weakness exists
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
in the xenogeneic rejection
response.
Stravix
Cryopreserved human placental
tissue composed of umbilical
amnion and Wharton’s jelly.
Supra SDRM
Biodegradable matrix wound
dressing fabricated from a tri-
polymer of polylactide,
trimethylene carbonate, ε-
caprolactone and polyvinyl
alcohol.
• Wrap to aid in surgical
Q4100
procedures and wound repair
• Acute and chronic wounds such
A2011
as:
o Burns
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations,
second-degree burns, skin
tears)
Suprathel
o Venous ulcers
• Dermal wounds such as:
A2012
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Bioresorbable dermal covering,
composed entirely of synthetic
materials, including a
tripolymer of polylactide, s-
caprolactone and trimethylene
carbonate.
o Abrasions
o Burns
o Split-thickness skin graft donor
sites
SureDerm
Human acellular dermal matrix.
• Burns
• Periodontal soft tissue
management
SurgiCORD
Umbilical tissue membrane
allograft.
• Skin ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Surgigraft
Human amnion-only
regenerative extracellular tissue
matrix.
o Neuropathic ulcers
o Post-traumatic wounds
o Pressure injuries
o Venous stasis ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Adhesion barrier
o Burn wounds
o Diabetic ulcers
o Neuropathic ulcers
o Post-traumatic wounds
o Pre- and post-surgical wounds
o Pressure injuries
o Scar tissue
Q4220
Q4218
Q4183
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
SurgiGRAFT-DUAL
Minimally processed bilayer
allograft.
o Venous stasis ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4219
SurgiMend Collagen Matrix
Acellular tissue matrix of either
fetal or neonatal bovine origin.
SurGraft
Dehydrated amniotic
membrane sheet.
o Neuropathic ulcers
o Post-traumatic wounds
o Pressure injuries
• Breast reconstruction
• Reinforcement for weak or
damaged soft tissues
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
C9358,
C9360
Q4209
o Burns
o Diabetic ulcers
o Full- and partial-thickness
wounds
o Pressure wounds
o Surgical wounds
SurGraft FT
Full-thickness amnion/chorion
tissue allograft.
o Venous ulcers
• Acute and chronic wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4268
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o Chronic vascular ulcers
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled/undermined
wounds
SurGraft TL
Triple layer amniotic tissue
allograft.
o Venous ulcers
• Repair of acute and chronic
wounds including, but may not
be limited to:
Q4263
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
SurGraft XT
Dual layer amniotic tissue
allograft.
o Venous ulcers
• Acute and chronic wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4269
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled/undermined
wounds
Symphony
Extracellular matrix (ECM)
derived from ovine forestomach
tissue.
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
A2009
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
TAG
Triple layer amniotic allograft
derived from placental tissue.
Talymed
Advanced matrix composed of
shortened fibers isolated from
microalgae.
o Venous ulcers
• Wound covering or barrier
membrane, over acute and
chronic wounds
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4261
Q4127
o Abrasions
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Dehisced surgical wounds
o Diabetic ulcers
o Donor sites/grafts
o Full- and partial-thickness
wounds
o Lacerations
o Post-laser surgery and other
bleeding surface wounds
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Post-Mohs surgery
o Pressure wounds
o Second-degree burns
o Surgical wounds
o Traumatic wounds healing by
secondary intention
o Ulcers caused by mixed
vascular etiologies
o Venous ulcers
• Tendon and wound coverage
Q4146
• Management of wounds
A2008
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
TenSIX Acellular Dermal Matrix
Acellular matrix with natural
histomorphology preserved.
TheraGenesis
Bilayered wound matrix
comprised of a porcine tendon-
derived atelocollagen layer and
a silicone film layer.
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Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Venous ulcers
• Management of wounds
including, but may not be limited
to:
Q4121
o Dehisced surgical wounds
o Diabetic foot ulcers
o Necrotizing fasciitis
o Pressure ulcers
o Radiation burns
o Venous leg ulcers
• Repair of skin over any wound
including those with exposed
bone, capsule, muscle or tendon
• Reinforcement of soft tissue that
is repaired using sutures or
anchors during tendon repair
surgery
• Replace or supplement damaged
or inadequate integumental
tissue for acute and chronic
Q4100
Q4126
TheraSkin
Biologically active
cryopreserved human skin
allograft with both epidermis
and dermis layers; the cellular
and extracellular composition
provides a supply of collagen,
cytokines and growth factors.
TissueMend
Remodeled collagen matrix
created from bovine skin.
TranZgraft AC (InteguPly)
Acellular collagen matrix
derived from human allograft
skin tissue.
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Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4167
Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Truskin
Split-thickness, cryopreserved
skin allograft extracellular
matrix with growth factors and
endogenous living skin cells.
wounds including, but may not
be limited to:
o Diabetic foot ulcers
o Pressure ulcers
o Venous leg ulcers
• Repair of acute and chronic
wounds including, but may not
be limited to:
o Diabetic foot ulcers
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds
o Venous leg ulcers
Tutomesh, Tutopatch
Noncross-linked acellular
collagen matrices derived from
bovine pericardium.
Vendaje
Dehydrated human amniotic
membrane composed of the
amnion layer.
Vendaje AC
Decellularized amniotic and
chorionic allograft derived from
placental tissue.
Veritas Collagen Matrix
o Wounds with exposed bone
and tendon
• Pericardial repair
• Soft tissue reconstruction
C1763
• Support and serve as a barrier for
Q4252
integumental tissue
• Protective covering for soft tissue
Q4279
wounds
• Hernia repair
C9354
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Acellular tissue matrix derived
from bovine pericardium.
• Pelvic floor procedures
Viaflow, Viaflow C
Flowable placental tissue
matrices.
VIM
Allograft sheet of human
amnion.
• Plastic and reconstructive
procedures
• Breast reconstruction
• Tissue voids and defects
• Barrier for the following types of
Q4251
surgeries:
o Ophthalmic
o Orthopedic
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4100
WoundPlus Membrane, E-graft
Single-layer, dehydrated and
devitalized human amniotic
membrane allograft.
Xcell Amnio Matrix
Lyophilized amniotic membrane
allograft.
• Wound covering
• Barrier or cover for acute and
chronic wounds
Q4277
• Acute and chronic wounds
Q4280
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled/undermined
wounds
XCellerate
Lyophilized human amniotic
membrane allograft.
XCelliStem
Extracellular matrix (ECM)
composed of porcine collagen.
o Venous ulcers
• Burns
• Chronic, nonhealing wounds
Q4234
• Management of wounds
A2004
including, but may not be limited
to:
o Chronic vascular ulcers
o Diabetic ulcers
o Draining wounds
o Partial- and full-thickness
wounds
o Pressure ulcers
o Surgical wounds (eg, donor
sites/grafts, podiatric, post
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
laser surgery, post-Mohs
surgery, wound dehiscence)
o Trauma wounds (eg,
abrasions, lacerations, second-
degree burns, skin tears)
o Tunneled wounds
o Undermined wounds
o Venous ulcers
• Reinforcement and repair of soft
tissue where weakness exists,
including plastic and
reconstructive surgical
applications
• Reinforcement of soft tissues
which are repaired by suture or
suture anchors
Q4142
XCM Biologic Tissue Matrix
Noncross-linked 3-D matrix
derived from porcine dermis.
Xelma
ECM protein
XenMatrix
Acellular noncross-linked
porcine collagen scaffold with
open collagen structure.
• Hard to heal wounds such as
Q4100
venous leg ulcers
• Surgical repair of damaged or
ruptured soft tissue, including,
but may not be limited to:
C1763
o Abdominal plastic and
reconstructive surgery
o Hernia repair including
abdominal, diaphragmatic,
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Skin / Tissue Substitute
Purported Indications
(Not covered for ANY indication)
Associated
HCPCS/
CPT®
Code(s)
Q4204,
Q4100
femoral, incisional, inguinal,
scrotal and umbilical hernias
o Muscle flap reinforcement
• Soft tissue defects and wounds
• Repair of a body wall defect or
Q4100
hernia requiring the addition of a
reinforcing or bridging material
• Acute and chronic wound
Q4253
therapy
• Application in difficult to access
wound sites, deep dermal
wounds and irregularly shaped
wounds
XWrap Dry or Hydro Plus
Resorbable, chorion-free,
human amnion allograft.
Zenapro
Combination of ultra-
lightweight polypropylene and
small intestinal submucosa
(SIS).
Zenith Amniotic Membrane
Dehydrated amniotic
membrane allograft.
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substitutes not addressed in the Coverage Determination section. These are
considered experimental/investigational as they are not identified as widely used
and generally accepted for the proposed uses as reported in nationally recognized
peer-reviewed medical literature published in the English language.
Background
Additional information about burns and chronic wounds may be found from the
following website:
• National Library of Medicine
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Medical
Alternatives
Alternatives to skin and tissue substitutes include, but may not be limited to, the
following:
• Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (please refer to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy,
Topical Oxygen Therapy Medical Coverage Policy)
• Negative pressure wound therapy (please refer to Negative Pressure Wound
Therapy Medical Coverage Policy)
• Prescription drug therapy
• Standard wound care
Physician consultation is advised to make an informed decision based on an
individual’s health needs.
Humana may offer a disease management program for this condition. The
individual may call the number on his/her identification card to ask about our
programs to help manage his/her care.
Provider Claims
Codes
Any CPT, HCPCS or ICD codes listed on this medical coverage policy are for
informational purposes only. Do not rely on the accuracy and inclusion of specific
codes. Inclusion of a code does not guarantee coverage and or reimbursement for a
service or procedure.
CPT®
Code(s)
15271
Description
Comments
Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total
wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less
wound surface area
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
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15272
15273
15274
15275
15276
15277
Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total
wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm
wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition
to code for primary procedure)
Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total
wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first
100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants
and children
Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total
wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each
additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or
each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part
thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary
procedure)
Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids,
mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple
digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm
or less wound surface area
Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids,
mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple
digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each
additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List
separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids,
mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple
digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq
cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of
infants and children
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
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15278
Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids,
mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple
digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq
cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part
thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for
primary procedure)
15777
Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix)
for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately
in addition to code for primary procedure)
15778
Implantation of absorbable mesh or other prosthesis for
delayed closure of defect(s) (ie, external genitalia, perineum,
abdominal wall) due to soft tissue infection or trauma
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
New Code Effective
01/01/2023
46707
64912
64913
Repair of anorectal fistula with plug (eg, porcine small intestine
submucosa [SIS])
Nerve repair; with nerve allograft, each nerve, first strand
(cable)
Nerve repair; with nerve allograft, each additional strand (List
separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
64999
Unlisted procedure, nervous system
Not Covered if used to
report any skin or tissue
substitute outlined in
Coverage Limitations
section
CPT®
Category III
Code(s)
Description
Comments
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0437T
HCPCS
Code(s)
A2001
A2002
A2004
A2005
A2006
A2007
A2008
A2009
A2010
A2011
A2012
A2013
A2014
A2015
A2016
A2017
A2018
Implantation of non-biologic or synthetic implant (eg,
polypropylene) for fascial reinforcement of the abdominal wall
(List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Description
InnovaMatrix AC, per sq cm
Mirragen Advanced Wound Matrix, per sq cm
XCelliStem, per sq cm
Microlyte Matrix, per sq cm
NovoSorb SynPath dermal matrix, per sq cm
Restrata, per sq cm
TheraGenesis, per sq cm
Symphony, per sq cm
Apis, per sq cm
Supra sdrm, per square centimeter
Suprathel, per square centimeter
Innovamatrix fs, per square centimeter
Omeza collagen matrix, per 100 mg
Phoenix wound matrix, per square centimeter
Permeaderm b, per square centimeter
Permeaderm glove, each
Permeaderm c, per square centimeter
A2019
Kerecis omega3 marigen shield, per square centimeter
A2020
Ac5 advanced wound system (ac5)
A2021
Neomatrix, per square centimeter
Not Covered
Comments
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
New Code Effective
04/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
04/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
04/01/2023
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A2022
Innovaburn or innovamatrix xl, per square centimeter
A2023
Innovamatrix pd, 1 mg
A2024
Resolve matrix, per square centimeter
A2025
Miro3d, per cubic centimeter
A4100
Skin substitute, fda cleared as a device, not otherwise specified
A6021
Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq in or less, each
A6022
Collagen dressing, sterile, size more than 16 sq in but less than
or equal to 48 sq in, each
Not Covered
New Code Effective
10/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
10/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
10/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
10/01/2023
Not Covered if used to
report any skin or tissue
substitute outlined in
Coverage Limitations
section
Not Covered if used to
report any skin or tissue
substitute outlined in
Coverage Limitations
section
Not Covered if used to
report any skin or tissue
substitute outlined in
Coverage Limitations
section
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C1763
Connective tissue, nonhuman (includes synthetic)
C1781
Mesh (implantable)
Not Covered if used to
report any skin or tissue
substitute outlined in
Coverage Limitations
section
Not Covered if used to
report any skin or tissue
substitute outlined in
Coverage Limitations
section
C1832
Autograft suspension, including cell processing and application,
and all system components
Not Covered
C1849
Skin substitute, synthetic, resorbable, per sq cm
C5271
Application of low cost skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs,
total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less
wound surface area
C5272
C5273
Application of low cost skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs,
total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq
cm wound surface area, or part thereof (list separately in
addition to code for primary procedure)
Application of low cost skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs,
total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm;
first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of
infants and children
Not Covered if used to
report any skin or tissue
substitute outlined in
Coverage Limitations
section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
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Application of low cost skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs,
total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm;
each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof,
or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or
part thereof (list separately in addition to code for primary
procedure)
Application of low cost skin substitute graft to face, scalp,
eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or
multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first
25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Application of low cost skin substitute graft to face, scalp,
eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or
multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each
additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (list
separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Application of low cost skin substitute graft to face, scalp,
eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or
multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal
to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body
area of infants and children
Application of low cost skin substitute graft to face, scalp,
eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or
multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal
to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or
part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof (list separately in addition to code for
primary procedure)
Acellular pericardial tissue matrix of nonhuman origin (Veritas),
per sq cm
Dermal substitute, native, nondenatured collagen, fetal bovine
origin (SurgiMend Collagen Matrix), per 0.5 sq cm
Dermal substitute, native, nondenatured collagen, neonatal
bovine origin (SurgiMend Collagen Matrix), per 0.5 sq cm
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered if used in
conjunction with any skin
or tissue substitute
outlined in Coverage
Limitations section
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
C5274
C5275
C5276
C5277
C5278
C9354
C9358
C9360
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C9361
C9363
C9364
Collagen matrix nerve wrap (NeuroMend Collagen Nerve Wrap),
per 0.5 cm length
Skin substitute (Integra Meshed Bilayer Wound Matrix), per sq
cm
Porcine implant, Permacol, per sq cm
C9399
Unclassified drugs or biologicals
Q4100
Skin substitute, not otherwise specified
Q4101
Q4102
Q4103
Q4104
Q4105
Apligraf, per sq cm
Oasis wound matrix, per sq cm
Oasis burn matrix, per sq cm
Integra bilayer matrix wound dressing (BMWD), per sq cm
Integra dermal regeneration template (DRT) or Integra
Omnigraft dermal regeneration matrix, per sq cm
Dermagraft, per sq cm
GRAFTJACKET, per sq cm
Integra matrix, per sq cm
PriMatrix, per sq cm
GammaGraft, per sq cm
Cymetra, injectable, 1 cc
GRAFTJACKET XPRESS, injectable, 1 cc
Integra flowable wound matrix, injectable, 1 cc
AlloSkin, per sq cm
AlloDerm, per sq cm
HYALOMATRIX, per sq cm
Q4106
Q4107
Q4108
Q4110
Q4111
Q4112
Q4113
Q4114
Q4115
Q4116
Q4117
Q4118 MatriStem micromatrix, 1 mg
Q4121
TheraSkin, per sq cm
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered if used to
report any skin or tissue
substitute outlined in
Coverage Limitations
section
Not Covered if used to
report any skin or tissue
substitute outlined in
Coverage Limitations
section
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
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Q4122
DermACELL, DermACELL AWM or DermACELL AWM Porous, per
sq cm
AlloSkin RT, per sq cm
OASIS ultra tri-layer wound matrix, per sq cm
ArthroFlex, per sq cm
Q4123
Q4124
Q4125
Q4126 MemoDerm, DermaSpan, TranZgraft or InteguPly, per sq cm
Talymed, per sq cm
Q4127
FlexHD, AllopatchHD, or Matrix HD, per sq cm
Q4128
Strattice TM, per sq cm
Q4130
Grafix Core and GrafixPL Core, per sq cm
Q4132
Grafix PRIME, GrafixPL PRIME, Stravix and StravixPL, per sq cm
Q4133
Q4134
HMatrix, per sq cm
Q4135 Mediskin, per sq cm
E-Z Derm, per sq cm
Q4136
AmnioExcel, AmnioExcel Plus or BioDExcel, per sq cm
Q4137
BioDFence DryFlex, per sq cm
Q4138
AmnioMatrix or BioDMatrix, injectable, 1 cc
Q4139
BioDFence, per sq cm
Q4140
AlloSkin AC, per sq cm
Q4141
XCM biologic tissue matrix, per sq cm
Q4142
Repriza, per sq cm
Q4143
EpiFix, injectable, 1 mg
Q4145
Tensix, per sq cm
Q4146
Architect, Architect PX, or Architect FX, extracellular matrix, per
sq cm
Neox Cord 1K, Neox Cord RT, or Clarix Cord 1K, per sq cm
Excellagen, 0.1 cc
AlloWrap DS or dry, per sq cm
AmnioBand or Guardian, per sq cm
DermaPure, per sq cm
Dermavest and Plurivest, per sq cm
Q4148
Q4149
Q4150
Q4151
Q4152
Q4153
Q4147
Not Covered if used to
report any skin or tissue
substitute outlined in
Coverage Limitations
section
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
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Biovance, per sq cm
Neox Flo or Clarix Flo 1 mg
Neox 100 or Clarix 100, per sq cm
Revitalon, per sq cm
Kerecis Omega3, per sq cm
Affinity, per sq cm
Nushield, per sq cm
bio-ConneKt wound matrix, per sq cm
Q4154
Q4155
Q4156
Q4157
Q4158
Q4159
Q4160
Q4161
Q4162 WoundEx Flow, BioSkin Flow, 0.5 cc
Q4163 WoundEx, BioSkin, per sq cm
Helicoll, per sq cm
Q4164
Keramatrix or Kerasorb, per sq cm
Q4165
Cytal, per sq cm
Q4166
Truskin, per sq cm
Q4167
AmnioBand, 1 mg
Q4168
Artacent wound, per sq cm
Q4169
Cygnus, per sq cm
Q4170
Interfyl, 1 mg
Q4171
PalinGen or PalinGen XPlus, per sq cm
Q4173
Q4174
PalinGen or ProMatrX, 0.36 mg per 0.25 cc
Q4175 Miroderm, per sq cm
Q4176
Q4177
Q4178
Q4179
Q4180
Q4181
Q4182
Q4183
Q4184
Q4185
Q4186
Q4187
Q4188
Neopatch or therion, per square centimeter
FlowerAmnioFlo, 0.1 cc
FlowerAmnioPatch, per sq cm
FlowerDerm, per sq cm
Revita, per sq cm
Amnio Wound, per sq cm
Transcyte, per sq cm
Surgigraft, per sq cm
Cellesta or Cellesta Duo, per sq cm
Cellesta Flowable Amnion (25 mg per cc); per 0.5 cc
Epifix, per sq cm
Epicord, per sq cm
AmnioArmor, per sq cm
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
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Keroxx (2.5 g/cc), 1 cc
Derma-Gide, per sq cm
XWRAP, per sq cm
Artacent AC, 1 mg
Artacent AC, per sq cm
Restorigin, per sq cm
Restorigin, 1 cc
Coll-e-Derm, per sq cm
Novachor, per sq cm
PuraPly, per sq cm
PuraPly AM, per sq cm
PuraPly XT, per sq cm
Genesis Amniotic Membrane, per sq cm
Cygnus matrix, per sq cm
SkinTE, per sq cm
Q4189
Q4190
Q4191
Q4192
Q4193
Q4194
Q4195
Q4196
Q4197
Q4198
Q4199
Q4200
Q4201 Matrion, per sq cm
Q4202
Q4203
Q4204
Q4205 Membrane Graft or Membrane Wrap, per sq cm
Q4206
Q4208
Q4209
Q4210
Q4211
Q4212
Q4213
Q4214
Q4215
Q4216
Fluid Flow or Fluid GF, 1 cc
Novafix, per sq cm
SurGraft, per sq cm
Axolotl Graft or Axolotl DualGraft, per sq cm
Amnion Bio or AxoBioMembrane, per sq cm
AlloGen, per cc
Ascent, 0.5 mg
Cellesta Cord, per sq cm
Axolotl Ambient or Axolotl Cryo, 0.1 mg
Artacent Cord, per sq cm
WoundFix, BioWound, WoundFix Plus, BioWound Plus,
WoundFix Xplus or BioWound Xplus, per sq cm
SurgiCORD, per sq cm
SurgiGRAFT-DUAL, per sq cm
BellaCell HD or Surederm, per sq cm
Amnio Wrap2, per sq cm
ProgenaMatrix, per sq cm
Q4217
Q4218
Q4219
Q4220
Q4221
Q4222
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
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Q4224
Q4225
Q4226
Human health factor 10 amniotic patch (hhf10-p), per square
centimeter
Amniobind, per square centimeter
MyOwn Skin, includes harvesting and preparation procedures,
per sq cm
AmnioCoreTM, per sq cm
Cogenex Amniotic Membrane, per sq cm
Cogenex Flowable Amnion, per 0.5 cc
Corplex P, per cc
Corplex, per sq cm
SurFactor or NuDyn, per 0.5 cc
XCellerate, per sq cm
AMNIOREPAIR or AltiPly, per sq cm
Carepatch, per square centimeter
Cryo-Cord, per sq cm
Derm-Maxx, per sq cm
Amnio-Maxx or Amnio-Maxx Lite, per sq cm
CoreCyte, for topical use only, per 0.5 cc
PolyCyte, for topical use only, per 0.5 cc
AmnioCyte Plus, per 0.5 cc
Procenta, per 200 mg
AmnioText, per cc
CoreText or ProText, per cc
Amniotext patch, per sq cm
Dermacyte Amniotic Membrane Allograft, per sq cm
AMNIPLY, for topical use only, per sq cm
AmnioAmp-MP, per sq cm
Vim, per sq cm
Vendaje, per sq cm
Zenith Amniotic Membrane, per sq cm
Novafix DL, per sq cm
REGUaRD, for topical use only, per sq cm
Q4227
Q4229
Q4230
Q4231
Q4232
Q4233
Q4234
Q4235
Q4236
Q4237
Q4238
Q4239
Q4240
Q4241
Q4242
Q4244
Q4245
Q4246
Q4247
Q4248
Q4249
Q4250
Q4251
Q4252
Q4253
Q4254
Q4255
Q4256 Mlg-complete, per square centimeter
Q4257
Relese, per square centimeter
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
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Q4258
Q4259
Q4260
Q4261
Enverse, per square centimeter
Celera dual layer or celera dual membrane, per square
centimeter
Signature apatch, per square centimeter
Tag, per square centimeter
Q4262
Dual layer impax membrane, per square centimeter
Q4263
Surgraft tl, per square centimeter
Q4264
Cocoon membrane, per square centimeter
Q4265
Neostim tl, per square centimeter
Q4266
Neostim membrane, per square centimeter
Q4267
Neostim dl, per square centimeter
Q4268
Surgraft ft, per square centimeter
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
04/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
04/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
04/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
04/01/2023
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Q4269
Surgraft xt, per square centimeter
Q4270
Complete sl, per square centimeter
Q4271
Complete ft, per square centimeter
Q4272
Esano a, per square centimeter
Q4273
Esano aaa, per square centimeter
Q4274
Esano ac, per square centimeter
Q4275
Esano aca, per square centimeter
Q4276
Orion, per square centimeter
Not Covered
New Code Effective
04/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
04/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
04/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
07/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
07/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
07/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
07/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
07/01/2023
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Q4277 Woundplus membrane or e-graft, per square centimeter
Q4278
Epieffect, per square centimeter
Q4279
Vendaje ac, per square centimeter
Q4280
Xcell amnio matrix, per square centimeter
Q4281
Barrera sl or barrera dl, per square centimeter
Q4282
Cygnus dual, per square centimeter
Q4283
Biovance tri-layer or biovance 3l, per square centimeter
Q4284
Dermabind sl, per square centimeter
Not Covered
New Code Effective
07/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
07/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
07/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
07/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
07/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
07/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
07/01/2023
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Q4285
Nudyn dl or nudyn dl mesh, per square centimeter
Q4286
Nudyn sl or nudyn slw, per square centimeter
Q4287
Dermabind dl, per square centimeter
Q4288
Dermabind ch, per square centimeter
Q4289
Revoshield + amniotic barrier, per square centimeter
Q4290 Membrane wrap-hydro, per square centimeter
Q4291
Lamellas xt, per square centimeter
Q4292
Lamellas, per square centimeter
Not Covered
New Code Effective
10/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
10/01/2023
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
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Q4293
Acesso dl, per square centimeter
Q4294
Amnio quad-core, per square centimeter
Q4295
Amnio tri-core amniotic, per square centimeter
Q4296
Rebound matrix, per square centimeter
Q4297
Emerge matrix, per square centimeter
Q4298
Amniocore pro, per square centimeter
Q4299
Amnicore pro+, per square centimeter
Q4300
Acesso tl, per square centimeter
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
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Q4301
Activate matrix, per square centimeter
Q4302
Complete aca, per square centimeter
Q4303
Complete aa, per square centimeter
Q4304
Grafix plus, per square centimeter
V2790
Amniotic membrane for surgical reconstruction, per procedure
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered
New Code Effective
01/01/2024
Not Covered if used for
any indication outlined in
Coverage Limitations
section
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may not be included. This document is for informational purposes only.
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Revision Date: 12/14/2023
Review Date: 02/02/2023
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ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Arthroflex acellular dermal matrix
(LifeNet Health and Arthrex, Inc.) for repairing large to massive rotator cuff
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2022. Accessed December 12, 2022.
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December 2, 2020. Accessed December 9, 2022.
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Bio-Implants Division) for chronic wounds. https://www.ecri.org. Published
March 8, 2018. Updated December 18, 2020. Accessed December 6, 2022.
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matrix (Sanara Medtech, Inc.) for treating wounds. https://www.ecri.org.
Published October 3, 2022. Accessed December 9, 2022.
See the DISCLAIMER. All Humana member health plan contracts are NOT the same. All legislation/regulations on this subject
may not be included. This document is for informational purposes only.
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Review Date: 02/02/2023
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not rely on printed copies for the most up-to-date version. Refer to Medical and Pharmacy Coverage Policies to verify that
this is the current version before utilizing.
12. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. GalaFlex surgical scaffold
(Galatea Surgical, Inc.) for soft-tissue reinforcement in breast reconstruction
Surgery. https://www.ecri.org. Published October 7, 2022. Accessed
December 6, 2022.
13. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Grafix cellular repair matrix
(Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.) for treating chronic wounds. https://www.ecri.org.
Published November 9, 2012. Updated July 14, 2021. Accessed December 9,
2022.
14. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Hyalomatrix tissue reconstruction
matrix (Anika Therapeutics, Inc.) for treating chronic wounds.
https://www.ecri.org. Published June 7, 2018. Updated April 13, 2021.
Accessed December 6, 2022.
15. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Integra bilayer matrix (Integra
LifeSciences Corp.) for treating diabetic foot ulcers. https://www.ecri.org.
Published April 8, 2021. Accessed December 6, 2022.
16. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Leneva allograft adipose matrix
(MTF Biologics) for treating wounds. https://www.ecri.org. Published October
3, 2022. Accessed December 9, 2022.
17. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Matriderm (MedSkin Solutions)
for managing wounds following otorhinolaryngology surgery.
https://www.ecri.org. Published April 11, 2022. Accessed December 6, 2022.
18. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Myriad soft-tissue matrix (Aroa
Biosurgery Ltd.) for treating chronic wounds. https://www.ecri.org. Published
September 21, 2020. Accessed December 9, 2022.
19. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. NEOX Flo wound matrix (Amniox
Medical, Inc.) for treating chronic wounds. https://www.ecri.org. Published
December 4, 2015. Updated August 27, 2021. Accessed December 9, 2022.
See the DISCLAIMER. All Humana member health plan contracts are NOT the same. All legislation/regulations on this subject
may not be included. This document is for informational purposes only.
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Revision Date: 12/14/2023
Review Date: 02/02/2023
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not rely on printed copies for the most up-to-date version. Refer to Medical and Pharmacy Coverage Policies to verify that
this is the current version before utilizing.
20. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. NeuraGen 3D nerve guide
(Integra LifeSciences) for repairing nerve gap injuries. https://www.ecri.org.
Published April 28, 2022. Accessed December 9, 2022.
21. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. NovoSorb biodegradable
temporizing matrix (PolyNovo Ltd.) for managing wounds.
https://www.ecri.org. Published September 1, 2019. Updated November 2,
2021. Accessed December 30, 2022.
22. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. NuShield placental allograft
(Organogenesis, Inc.) for treating burns. https://www.ecri.org. Published
November 29, 2021. Accessed December 6, 2022.
23. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Omega3 wound matrix (Kerecis)
for treating chronic wounds. https://www.ecri.org. Published June 1, 2019.
Updated March 8, 2022. Accessed December 6, 2022.
24. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Overview of flowable matrices for
treating chronic and acute wounds. https://www.ecri.org. Published
September 1, 2022. Accessed December 12, 2022.
25. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Overview of selected human
amniotic membranes for treating chronic wounds. https://www.ecri.org.
Published May 1, 2022. Accessed December 9, 2022.
26. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. OviTex PRS reinforced tissue
matrix (TELA Bio) for breast reconstruction. https://www.ecri.org. Published
December 13, 2021. Accessed December 9, 2022.
27. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. OviTex reinforced bioscaffolds
(Tela Bio, Inc.) for hernia repair. https://www.ecri.org. Published December
16, 2021. Accessed December 9, 2022.
28. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. ProLayer acellular dermal matrix
(Stryker Corp.) for breast reconstruction. https://www.ecri.org. Published
March 4, 2022. Accessed December 9, 2022.
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may not be included. This document is for informational purposes only.
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not rely on printed copies for the most up-to-date version. Refer to Medical and Pharmacy Coverage Policies to verify that
this is the current version before utilizing.
29. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. PuraPly AM antimicrobial wound
matrix (Organogenesis, Inc.) for treating chronic wounds.
https://www.ecri.org. Published November 7, 2018. Updated April 29, 2022.
Accessed December 6, 2022.
30. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Revita placental allograft
(StimLabs, LLC) for treating diabetic foot ulcers. https://www.ecri.org.
Published March 1, 2022. Accessed December 6, 2022.
31. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Skin substitutes for treating
diabetic foot ulcers in patients aged 65 years or older. https://www.ecri.org.
Published January 25, 2021. Accessed December 6, 2022.
32. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Standard-of-care practices for
managing diabetic foot ulcers. https://www.ecri.org. Published January 28,
2020. Updated December 31, 2021. Accessed December 6, 2022.
33. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. StrataGraft allogeneic cellularized
scaffold (Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals) for treating thermal burns.
https://www.ecri.org. Published February 6, 2022. Accessed December 6,
2022.
34. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Stravix cryopreserved placental
tissue (Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.) for treating surgical wounds.
https://www.ecri.org. Published July 8, 2021. Accessed December 6, 2022.
35. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Suprathel skin substitute
(PolyMedics Innovations GmbH) for treating donor site wounds.
https://www.ecri.org. Published February 22, 2021. Accessed December 6,
2022.
36. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. SurgiMend collagen matrix
(Integra LifeSciences Corp.) for breast reconstruction. https://www.ecri.org.
Published November 14, 2019. Updated May 4, 2021. Accessed December 9,
2022.
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may not be included. This document is for informational purposes only.
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not rely on printed copies for the most up-to-date version. Refer to Medical and Pharmacy Coverage Policies to verify that
this is the current version before utilizing.
37. ECRI Institute. Clinical Evidence Assessment. Synthetic versus biologic mesh
for breast reconstructive surgery. https://www.ecri.org. Published October 30,
2015. Updated February 1, 2022. Accessed December 12, 2022.
38. ECRI Institute. Hotline Response. Skin substitutes for managing pilonidal
disease excision wounds. https://www.ecri.org. Published March 31, 2020.
Accessed December 6, 2022.
39. ECRI Institute. Hotline Response. Synthetic versus biologic mesh for abdominal
wall reconstructive surgery. https://www.ecri.org. Published October 15,
2015. Updated November 13, 2019. Accessed December 12, 2022.
40. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. AmnioExcel amniotic allograft membrane
(Integra LifeSciences Corp.) for treating chronic wounds. https://www.ecri.org.
Published November 20, 2019. Accessed December 9, 2022.
41. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. AmnioFix amnion/chorion membrane allograft
(MiMedx) for treating surgical wounds. https://www.ecri.org. Published April
14, 2015. Updated May 10, 2019. Accessed December 6, 2022.
42. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. Avance nerve graft (AxoGen, Inc.) for repairing
nerve gap injuries. https://www.ecri.org. Published March 14, 2012. Updated
January 27, 2020. Accessed December 12, 2022.
43. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. AxoGuard nerve connector (AxoGen, Inc.) for
repairing peripheral nerve injuries. https://www.ecri.org. Published April 30,
2019. Accessed December 9, 2022.
44. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. Cortiva Allograft Dermis (RTI Surgical, Inc.) for
hernia repair. https://www.ecri.org. Published October 1, 2018. Accessed
December 12, 2022.
45. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. Epicord umbilical cord allograft (MiMedx) for
treating diabetic foot ulcers. https://www.ecri.org. Published February 6,
2020. Accessed January 12, 2023.
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may not be included. This document is for informational purposes only.
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not rely on printed copies for the most up-to-date version. Refer to Medical and Pharmacy Coverage Policies to verify that
this is the current version before utilizing.
46. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. EpiFix amnion/chorion membrane allograft
(MiMedx) for treating chronic wounds. https://www.ecri.org. Published
September 10, 2018. Updated December 2, 2019. Accessed December 9,
2022.
47. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. FlexHD pliable acellular hydrated dermis
(Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation) for breast reconstructive surgery.
https://www.ecri.org. Published October 30, 2015. Updated January 17, 2020.
Accessed December 9, 2022.
48. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. Hyalomatrix tissue reconstruction matrix (Anika
Therapeutics, Inc.) for treating burns. https://www.ecri.org. Published July 29,
2016. Updated June 10, 2018. Accessed December 9, 2022.
49. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. Integra flowable wound matrix (Integra
LifeSciences Corp.) for treating diabetic foot ulcers. https://www.ecri.org.
Published October 2, 2019. Accessed December 12, 2022.
50. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. NuCel human amniotic allograft (Organogenesis,
Inc.) for use in orthopedic procedures. https://www.ecri.org. Published June 1,
2019. Updated February 1, 2020. Accessed December 12, 2022.
51. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. Omega3 wound matrix (Kerecis) for treating
acute wounds. https://www.ecri.org. Published April 21, 2020. Accessed
December 6, 2022.
52. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. PriMatrix dermal repair scaffold (Integra
LifeSciences Corp.) for treating chronic wounds. https://www.ecri.org.
Published July 25, 2016. Updated October 31, 2019. Accessed December 6,
2022.
53. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. Restrata resorbable wound matrix (Acera
Surgical) for treating chronic wounds. https://www.ecri.org. Published July 1,
2019. Accessed December 6, 2022.
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may not be included. This document is for informational purposes only.
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not rely on printed copies for the most up-to-date version. Refer to Medical and Pharmacy Coverage Policies to verify that
this is the current version before utilizing.
54. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. Strattice reconstructive tissue matrix (Allergan
plc) for breast reconstruction. https://www.ecri.org. Published February 3,
2012. Updated November 25, 2019. Accessed December 9, 2022.
55. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. TheraSkin human skin allograft (Solsys Medical,
LLC) for treating surgical and chronic wounds. https://www.ecri.org. Published
October 5, 2018. Updated April 1, 2019. Accessed December 6, 2022.
56. ECRI Institute. Product Brief. XenMatrix surgical grafts (C.R. Bard, Inc.) for
hernia repair. https://www.ecri.org. Published December 5, 2019. Accessed
December 13, 2022.
57. ECRI Institute. Product Brief (ARCHIVED). Affinity human amniotic allograft
(Nutech Medical) for use in chronic and surgical wounds.
https://www.ecri.org. Published September 15, 2015. Accessed December 6,
2022.
58. ECRI Institute. Product Brief (ARCHIVED). AlloMax surgical graft (C.R. Bard,
Inc./Davol, Inc.) for reconstructive surgery. https://www.ecri.org. Published
October 9, 2015. Updated July 25, 2016. Accessed December 13, 2022.
59. ECRI Institute. Product Brief (ARCHIVED). AlloPatch HD acellular dermal matrix
(Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation) for repairing rotator cuff tears.
https://www.ecri.org. Published October 23, 2017. Accessed December 9,
2022.
60. ECRI Institute. Product Brief (ARCHIVED). Biodesign dural graft (Cook Medical)
for repairing dural tears. https://www.ecri.org. Published August 26, 2015.
Accessed December 13, 2022.
61. ECRI Institute. Product Brief (ARCHIVED). Biodesign hernia graft (Cook Biotech,
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63. ECRI Institute. Product Brief (ARCHIVED). Biodesign otologic repair graft (Cook
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71. ECRI Institute. Product Brief (ARCHIVED). Integra template and matrix wound
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88. Hayes, Inc. Evidence Analysis Research Brief (ARCHIVED). EpiCord dehydrated
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96. Hayes, Inc. Health Technology Assessment. Processed nerve allografts with the
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Appendix A
Standard wound therapy based on the specific type of wound includes:
• Appropriate offloading; AND
• Assessment of an individual’s vascular status and correction of any amenable vascular problems for
arterial and/or venous ulcers; AND
• Compression garments/dressings have been consistently applied for venous ulcers; AND
• Frequent repositioning of an individual with pressure injuries (usually every 2 hours); AND
• Improvement of glucose control with documented (within the past 90 days) glycosylated hemoglobin
level (HbA1c) less than 9.0% or blood glucose records demonstrating efforts to sustain blood sugar less
than 200 mg/dL; AND
• Maintenance of a clean, moist bed of granulation tissue with appropriate moist dressings (eg, alginate,
films, foams, hydrocolloid, hydrogels that provide a moist wound environment); AND
• Necessary treatment to resolve any infection that may be present (eg, antibiotics, debridement of
devitalized tissue, surgical management of osteomyelitis); AND
• Optimization of nutritional status with documented prealbumin level greater than 20 mg/dL or
albumin level greater than 3.4 g/dL
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