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11646 excision f/e/e/n/l mal+mrg >4 centimeters

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: facial cancer excision wide, lip cancer removal

Excision of malignant skin lesion on face, ear, eyelid, nose, or lip with margins greater than 4 centimeters. Includes closure of the excision site.

Clinical Context

Used for removal of larger skin cancers on facial structures with very wide surgical margins.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU6.10
Practice Expense RVU8.38
Malpractice RVU0.95
Total RVU15.43

Est. Medicare Payment

$515.36

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

Specialties

DermatologyDermatologic SurgeryPlastic Surgery

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

11640excision f/e/e/n/l mal+mrg 0.5cm<wRVU: 1.6311641excision f/e/e/n/l mal+mrg 0.6-1wRVU: 2.1211642excision f/e/e/n/l mal+mrg 1.1-2wRVU: 2.5511643excision f/e/e/n/l mal+mrg 2.1-3wRVU: 3.3311644excision f/e/e/n/l mal+mrg 3.1-4wRVU: 4.23

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