10121 incision & removal foreign body subcutaneous tissue complicated
Also known as: Complex foreign body removal, Complicated subcutaneous FB removal, foreign body removal complicated
Incision and removal of foreign body in subcutaneous tissue, complicated. Surgical extraction of deeply embedded or multiple foreign bodies requiring extensive dissection.
Clinical Context
Used for retained foreign bodies in deeper layers, multiple objects, significant inflammation, or previous attempts at extraction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.67 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.19 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.38 |
| Total RVU | 8.24 |
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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