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11047 Debridement bone each additional

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: Additional bone debridement, Extra bone removal

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

Clinical Context

Applied for extensive osteomyelitis or multi-site bone necrosis requiring sequential debridement.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.76
Practice Expense RVU1.74
Malpractice RVU0.35
Total RVU3.85

Est. Medicare Payment

$128.59

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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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.