15853 Removal suture/stapl xreq anesthesia
Also known as: suture removal, staple removal no anesthesia
Removal of sutures or staples that do not require anesthesia because they are superficial or the patient can tolerate removal without additional pain management.
Clinical Context
Performed in office or bedside settings for superficial closures. Typically done as routine wound care when anesthesia is unnecessary due to suture depth or patient tolerance.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.39 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.01 |
| Total RVU | 0.40 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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