20525 removal foreign body muscle/tdn deep/complicated
Also known as: FB removal deep, foreign body removal deep/complex
Surgical removal of a foreign body from muscle or tendon using deep or complicated technique requiring significant dissection. This procedure removes deeply embedded or difficult-to-access foreign material.
Clinical Context
Used for removal of deeply embedded or complex foreign bodies from muscle compartments or tendons requiring extensive surgical dissection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.45 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.77 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.66 |
| Total RVU | 14.88 |
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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