15832 excision excessive skin thigh
Also known as: thigh exc, upper leg skin removal, brachioplasty-leg
Excision of excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue from the thigh, typically following massive weight loss or body contouring procedures.
Clinical Context
Performed in post-bariatric body contouring when patients have significant redundant skin after weight loss. Also used for age-related skin laxity in the thigh region.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.53 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.33 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.36 |
| Total RVU | 25.22 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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