CMS sets national Medicare physician payment framework for Avita Medical's RECELL procedures in 2027
RCEL•CMS finalized national Medicare physician valuations for Avita Medical’s RECELL procedures, effective January 1, 2027, replacing regional valuations. Four billing codes will replace eight, and CMS also finalized facility payment assignments and rates for hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgery center settings.
1. Payment framework finalized
The new national physician valuations for RECELL procedures take effect January 1, 2027, replacing regionally determined valuations. Four billing codes will replace eight, bundling skin harvesting, cell preparation and application. CMS also finalized facility payment assignments and rates for the new codes in hospital outpatient settings and ambulatory surgery centers.
