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15756 Free myo/skin flap microvasc

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: free muscle flap, free myocutaneous flap

Free muscle or musculocutaneous flap with microvascular anastomosis. Advanced microsurgical transfer of muscle and skin with reconnected blood vessels.

Clinical Context

Used for large complex defects in head and neck, trunk, and extremities where free flaps provide optimal volume and vascularization.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU36.02
Practice Expense RVU16.83
Malpractice RVU5.89
Total RVU58.74

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,961.92

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryReconstructive SurgeryMicrosurgery

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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.