20808 Replantation hand complete
Also known as: hand replantation, hand reattachment
Replantation of a completely amputated hand with vascular and nerve repair.
In Plain Language
sewing hand back on after amputation; surgical reattachment of entire hand
Clinical Context
Emergency microsurgical procedure for complete hand amputation; requires intricate vessel, nerve, tendon, and bone repair for functional restoration.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 61.51 |
| Total RVU | 61.51 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 61.51, this code ranks in the 99th percentile among Surgery codes — 7.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 20808?
CPT 20808 (Replantation hand complete) is a Surgery code. Replantation of a completely amputated hand with vascular and nerve repair.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 20808?
The work RVU for CPT 20808 is 61.51. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Microsurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 20808 used?
Emergency microsurgical procedure for complete hand amputation; requires intricate vessel, nerve, tendon, and bone repair for functional restoration.
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