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11045 Debridement subcutaneous tissue each additional

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: Additional subcutaneous debridement, Extra fat tissue removal

Debridement of subcutaneous tissue, each additional twenty square centimeters or less. Add-on code for additional areas of subcutaneous debridement.

Clinical Context

Applied for extensive subcutaneous infections or trauma requiring debridement of multiple regions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.49
Practice Expense RVU0.69
Malpractice RVU0.07
Total RVU1.25

Est. Medicare Payment

$41.75

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

Specialties

General SurgeryWound CarePlastic Surgery

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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.