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15833 excision excessive skin leg

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: leg exc, lower leg skin removal

Excision of excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue from the leg and ankle area, addressing redundant tissue from weight loss or aging.

Clinical Context

Used in post-bariatric patients with significant leg skin redundancy or in cosmetic body contouring to improve leg appearance and contour.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU11.60
Practice Expense RVU10.14
Malpractice RVU2.15
Total RVU23.89

Est. Medicare Payment

$797.93

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryBody Contouring

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