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10036 Plmt soft tissue loclzj device each

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: Additional localization wire, Multiple wire placement

Placement of soft tissue localization device, each additional lesion. Image-guided placement of additional marker devices for multiple lesions in a single procedure.

Clinical Context

Used when multiple impalpable lesions require surgical attention during the same operation, ensuring all lesions are precisely identified.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.83
Practice Expense RVU7.76
Malpractice RVU0.11
Total RVU8.70

Est. Medicare Payment

$290.58

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Breast SurgeryGeneral SurgerySurgical Oncology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.