11042 Debridement subcutaneous tissue first 20sqcm/<
Also known as: Subcutaneous debridement, Fat layer removal, debridement to subcutaneous, wound debridement
Debridement of subcutaneous tissue, first twenty square centimeters or less. Removal of necrotic or contaminated fatty tissue from superficial areas.
Clinical Context
Used for necrotizing soft tissue infections, severely traumatized subcutaneous tissue, or infected fatty areas.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.98 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.86 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.13 |
| Total RVU | 3.97 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
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.