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11044 Debridement bone first 20 square centimeters/<

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: Bone debridement, Bone removal, debridement to bone

Debridement of bone for first twenty square centimeters or less. Removal of necrotic or contaminated bone tissue.

Clinical Context

Used for osteomyelitis, bone necrosis, or removal of damaged bone fragments in trauma.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU4.00
Practice Expense RVU4.96
Malpractice RVU0.64
Total RVU9.60

Est. Medicare Payment

$320.64

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryTrauma SurgeryGeneral Surgery

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