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11001 Debridement ecz/infct skn each additional

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: Additional skin debridement, Extra area skin removal

Debridement of infected or devitalized skin, each additional body area beyond the first ten percent. Add-on code for debridement of additional skin areas.

Clinical Context

Applied when debridement extends to additional body regions during the same session.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.29
Practice Expense RVU0.49
Malpractice RVU0.03
Total RVU0.81

Est. Medicare Payment

$27.05

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

Specialties

DermatologyGeneral SurgeryWound Care

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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.