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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 RVU1.96
Practice Expense RVU8.85
Malpractice RVU0.37
Total RVU11.18

Est. Medicare Payment

$373.41

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryReconstructive Surgery

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