17315 Mohs surgical additional block
Surgery
+Add-on
Also known as: Mohs additional block, Mohs block add-on
Mohs micrographic surgery additional tissue block beyond initial stages for detailed margin analysis and complete tumor removal verification.
Clinical Context
Used when additional tissue blocks require examination and processing. Applied when margin evaluation requires more extensive histological analysis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.85 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.45 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.07 |
| Total RVU | 2.37 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$79.16
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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