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15570 Skin pedicle flap trunk

Surgery Global 90d

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 RVU9.95
Practice Expense RVU17.44
Malpractice RVU1.99
Total RVU29.38

Est. Medicare Payment

$981.29

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryReconstructive SurgeryGeneral Surgery

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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.