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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 RVU12.67
Practice Expense RVU10.27
Malpractice RVU2.35
Total RVU25.29

Est. Medicare Payment

$844.69

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryBody Contouring

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