HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C5271Application 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
Terminated 12/31/2025
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C5271
C5271 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing 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.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2014, and its current record took effect 01/01/2026.
It was terminated on 12/31/2025 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Low cost skin substitute app
- Date added
- 01/01/2014
- Action effective
- 01/01/2026
- Termination date
- 12/31/2025
- BETOS
- P5A
Common questions about C5271
Is HCPCS C5271 still valid?
- No. C5271 was terminated on 12/31/2025.
Does Medicare cover C5271?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.