20680 Removal of implant deep
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: deep implant removal, deep hardware extraction
Removal of a deep implant.
Clinical Context
Used for removal of deeply buried hardware including plates, screws, intramedullary devices, or prosthetic components from bone.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.81 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.05 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.06 |
| Total RVU | 18.92 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$631.93
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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