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11005 Debridement skin abdominal wall

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: Abdominal wall debridement, Belly wound cleanup

Debridement of skin and subcutaneous tissue of abdominal wall. Removal of infected or damaged tissue from anterior abdominal surface.

Clinical Context

Used for infected or gangrenous abdominal wounds, severe trauma, or necrotizing infections of the abdominal wall.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU13.88
Practice Expense RVU3.41
Malpractice RVU3.45
Total RVU20.74

Est. Medicare Payment

$692.72

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

Specialties

General SurgeryTrauma SurgerySurgical Oncology

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