11600 excision tr-ext mal+marg 0.5 centimeters/<
Also known as: malignant excision, skin cancer removal, excision malignant lesion 0.5cm or less, skin cancer excision
Excision of malignant skin lesion on trunk or extremity with margins of 0.5 centimeters or less. Includes closure of the excision site.
Clinical Context
Used for removal of melanoma or other malignant skin cancers on trunk and extremities with minimal margins.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.14 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.21 |
| Total RVU | 5.94 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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