15570 Skin pedicle flap trunk
Also known as: pedicle flap trunk, local flap
Skin pedicle flap transfer applied to trunk as an intermediate step in a planned multi-stage flap procedure. Local tissue rearrangement with preserved blood supply.
Clinical Context
Used for complex trunk defects, scar revision, and reconstruction where local tissue provides better color and texture match than distant flaps.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 17.44 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.99 |
| Total RVU | 29.38 |
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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