15835 excision excessive skin buttock
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.
In Plain Language
Buttock skin tightening; Gluteal contour surgery
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 |
| Total RVU | 12.67 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 12.67, this code ranks in the 67th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 15835?
CPT 15835 (excision excessive skin buttock) is a Surgery code. Excision of excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue from the buttock region, addressing redundant tissue commonly seen after massive weight loss.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 15835?
The work RVU for CPT 15835 is 12.67. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Body Contouring. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 15835 used?
Common in post-bariatric body contouring when the buttocks have significant skin redundancy. Often combined with other lower body excisions.
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