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15610 Delay flap arms/legs

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: flap delay limb, extremity delay

Delay procedure for skin pedicle flap on arms or legs. Blood supply enhancement for planned extremity flap transfer in multi-stage reconstruction.

Clinical Context

Used for complex extremity reconstruction where delay procedure improves pedicle flap success and viability.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.46
Practice Expense RVU8.84
Malpractice RVU0.42
Total RVU11.72

Est. Medicare Payment

$391.45

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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