17250 Chem caut of granltj tissue
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: chem cautery, chemical cautery
Chemical cautery or cauterization of granulation tissue using chemical agents such as silver nitrate or phenol.
Clinical Context
Performed to control granulation tissue overgrowth or bleeding from granulation beds. Often used as office procedure for wound management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.49 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.14 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.07 |
| Total RVU | 2.70 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$90.18
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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