15835 excision excessive skin buttock
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: buttock exc, gluteal skin removal
Excision of excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue from the buttock region, addressing redundant tissue commonly seen after massive weight loss.
Clinical Context
Common in post-bariatric body contouring when the buttocks have significant skin redundancy. Often combined with other lower body excisions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.67 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.27 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.35 |
| Total RVU | 25.29 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$844.69
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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