11045 Debridement subcutaneous tissue each additional
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.
In Plain Language
Additional fat tissue cleanup; Extra area subcutaneous removal
Clinical Context
Applied for extensive subcutaneous infections or trauma requiring debridement of multiple regions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.49 |
| Total RVU | 0.49 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.49, this code ranks in the 1st percentile among Surgery codes — 16.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 11045?
CPT 11045 (Debridement subcutaneous tissue each additional) is a Surgery code. Debridement of subcutaneous tissue, each additional twenty square centimeters or less. Add-on code for additional areas of subcutaneous debridement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 11045?
The work RVU for CPT 11045 is 0.49. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Wound Care, Plastic Surgery.
When is CPT 11045 used?
Applied for extensive subcutaneous infections or trauma requiring debridement of multiple regions.
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