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11046 Debridement muscle and/or fsca each additional

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: Additional muscle debridement, Extra deep tissue removal

Debridement of muscle and fascia (and subcutaneous tissue if necessary), each additional twenty square centimeters or less. Add-on code for additional muscular debridement.

Clinical Context

Applied for extensive necrotizing fasciitis or deep soft tissue infection involving multiple anatomic regions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.00
Practice Expense RVU1.10
Malpractice RVU0.19
Total RVU2.29

Est. Medicare Payment

$76.49

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

Specialties

General SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryTrauma 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.