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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 RVU4.88
Practice Expense RVU1.19
Malpractice RVU1.25
Total RVU7.32

Est. Medicare Payment

$244.49

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

Specialties

General SurgeryHernia SurgeryColorectal Surgery

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