15733 Muscle myoq/fscq flp h & n pedcl
Also known as: pedicled muscle flap, myocutaneous flap
Muscle and myocutaneous or fasciocutaneous flap transfer with preserved vascular pedicle for head and neck reconstruction. Muscular flap for complex defects.
In Plain Language
muscle and skin flap for head or neck; muscular tissue transfer
Clinical Context
Used for large head and neck defects, oral reconstruction, and pharyngeal repair where muscle flaps provide bulk and vascularization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.29 |
| Total RVU | 15.29 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 15.29, this code ranks in the 73rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 15733?
CPT 15733 (Muscle myoq/fscq flp h & n pedcl) is a Surgery code. Muscle and myocutaneous or fasciocutaneous flap transfer with preserved vascular pedicle for head and neck reconstruction. Muscular flap for complex defects.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 15733?
The work RVU for CPT 15733 is 15.29. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Oral Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 15733 used?
Used for large head and neck defects, oral reconstruction, and pharyngeal repair where muscle flaps provide bulk and vascularization.
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