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16020 Dress/debrid p-thick burn s

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: partial thickness burn dressing small, burn dress small

Dressing and debridement of partial-thickness (second-degree) burn injury for small treatment area less than defined square centimeters.

Clinical Context

Performed in acute or outpatient settings for small partial-thickness burns. Includes removal of devitalized tissue and application of topical agents and dressings.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.69
Practice Expense RVU1.97
Malpractice RVU0.12
Total RVU2.78

Est. Medicare Payment

$92.85

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

Specialties

Burn SurgeryEmergency MedicineGeneral Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.