CMS New Technology Add-On Payment Expands Access to RECELL® for Patients with Non-Burn Acute Wounds

Core Insights - AVITA Medical, Inc. has received New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) reimbursement approval from CMS for its RECELL system, effective October 1, 2025, for treating acute, non-burn trauma and surgical full-thickness wounds [1][2][8] - The NTAP will provide hospitals with supplemental reimbursement of up to $4,875 per case, in addition to standard CMS payments, and will remain in effect until September 30, 2026 [2][8] - The NTAP designation highlights the clinical value and innovation of RECELL, which reduces the need for donor skin and associated complications compared to traditional skin grafting methods [3][4] Company Overview - AVITA Medical is a leading therapeutic acute wound care company focused on optimizing wound healing and accelerating patient recovery through innovative solutions [5] - The RECELL System, approved by the FDA, utilizes a patient's own skin to create Spray-On Skin Cells, offering a transformative approach to wound treatment [5] - In addition to RECELL, AVITA Medical holds rights to manufacture and distribute PermeaDerm and Cohealyx™, enhancing its product portfolio in the wound care market [5] Clinical Evidence - A multicenter, randomized-controlled trial published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (2024) demonstrated that RECELL, when used with a widely meshed autograft, achieved comparable wound closure to standard skin grafting while requiring 27% less donor skin [4] - The study indicated that healing and safety outcomes were similar between RECELL and traditional methods, suggesting that RECELL can mitigate donor site complications without compromising results [4]