15600 Delay flap trunk
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: flap delay trunk, delay procedure
Delay procedure for skin pedicle flap on trunk. Procedure to enhance blood supply to planned flap prior to transfer in multi-stage reconstruction.
Clinical Context
Used in reconstructive procedures where delay increases pedicle flap viability and success by improving vascularization before full transfer.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.96 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.85 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.37 |
| Total RVU | 11.18 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$373.41
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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