10120 incision & removal foreign body subcutaneous tissue simple
Also known as: Simple foreign body removal, Subcutaneous FB removal, foreign body removal simple, splinter removal
Incision and removal of foreign body in subcutaneous tissue, simple. Surgical extraction of superficial embedded object.
Clinical Context
Common procedure for removal of superficial foreign bodies such as splinters, glass, or metal fragments in accessible locations.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.19 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.38 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 4.71 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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