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 RVU | 11.60 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.14 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.15 |
| Total RVU | 23.89 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$797.93
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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