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19126 Excision additional breast lesion

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: additional lesion removal, multiple lesion excision

Surgical excision of each additional breast lesion beyond the first, performed during the same operative session. This represents add-on work for multiple breast lesion removals.

Clinical Context

Used when a patient has multiple lesions requiring removal or biopsy during a single surgical session. Commonly performed for multifocal fibrocystic disease or multiple benign masses.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.86
Practice Expense RVU0.72
Malpractice RVU0.73
Total RVU4.31

Est. Medicare Payment

$143.95

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

Specialties

General SurgeryBreast 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.