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15572 Skin pedicle flap arms/legs

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: pedicle flap limb, extremity flap

Skin pedicle flap transfer applied to arms or legs. Local tissue rearrangement with intact vascular pedicle for extremity reconstruction.

Clinical Context

Used for arm and leg defects, trauma reconstruction, and complex wounds where pedicle flaps provide robust blood supply.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU9.87
Practice Expense RVU16.35
Malpractice RVU1.76
Total RVU27.98

Est. Medicare Payment

$934.53

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryHand SurgeryOrthopedic 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.