11008 removal prstc mtrl/mesh abdominal wall
Surgery
Also known as: Mesh removal, Prosthetic removal
Removal of prosthetic material or mesh from abdominal wall. Surgical extraction of implanted synthetic material from abdominal tissues.
Clinical Context
Performed for infected or eroded mesh/prosthetic material in ventral hernia repair requiring extraction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.88 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.19 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.25 |
| Total RVU | 7.32 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$244.49
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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