11043 Debridement muscle and/or fsca first 20/<
Also known as: Muscle and fascia debridement, Deep tissue cleanup, debridement to muscle, deep wound debridement
Debridement of muscle and fascia (and subcutaneous tissue if necessary) for first twenty square centimeters or less. Removal of infected or necrotic muscle and fascial tissue.
Clinical Context
Used for necrotizing fasciitis, deep soft tissue infections, or traumatic muscle injury with necrosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.63 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.12 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.42 |
| Total RVU | 7.17 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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