15851 Removal suture/staple req anesthesia
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: suture removal, staple removal
Removal of sutures or staples requiring anesthesia due to depth, difficulty, or patient pain tolerance, performed as a separate procedure.
Clinical Context
Performed when simple office removal is not feasible due to location complexity, depth, or patient anxiety. Used for deep fascial closures or complex wound repairs.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.07 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.55 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.13 |
| Total RVU | 1.75 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$58.45
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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