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11620 excision h-f-nk-sp mal+marg 0.5/<

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: head malignant excision, facial cancer removal

Excision of malignant skin lesion on scalp, neck, head, face, or genitalia with margins of 0.5 centimeters or less. Includes closure of the excision site.

Clinical Context

Used for removal of melanoma or malignant skin cancers on head, neck, or face with minimal surgical margins.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.60
Practice Expense RVU4.14
Malpractice RVU0.21
Total RVU5.95

Est. Medicare Payment

$198.73

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

Specialties

DermatologyDermatologic SurgeryHead and Neck Surgery

Related Codes in excision-malignant-head-by-size

11621excision s/n/h/f/g mal+mrg 0.6-1wRVU: 2.0311622excision s/n/h/f/g mal+mrg 1.1-2wRVU: 2.3511623excision s/n/h/f/g mal+mrg 2.1-3wRVU: 3.0311624excision s/n/h/f/g mal+mrg 3.1-4wRVU: 3.5311626excision s/n/h/f/g mal+mrg >4 centimeterswRVU: 4.49

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