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11740 Evacuation subungual hmtma

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: nail drainage, blood under nail removal

Evacuation of subungual hematoma. Drainage of blood collection under nail plate without removal of nail or damage to nail matrix.

Clinical Context

Used for relief of painful subungual hematoma from trauma. Decompression provides pain relief and may prevent nail loss.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.36
Practice Expense RVU1.33
Malpractice RVU0.03
Total RVU1.72

Est. Medicare Payment

$57.45

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

Specialties

PodiatryDermatologyEmergency Medicine

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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.